Description
Peri-Peri Chicken is a flavorful, spicy grilled or roasted half chicken marinated in a tangy peri-peri sauce, seasoned with paprika, salt, and black pepper. Perfect for a quick and zesty dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 half chicken
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup peri-peri sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) or prepare a grill to medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken with paprika, salt, and black pepper on all sides.
- Brush the chicken generously with peri-peri sauce, ensuring even coverage.
- Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes for best flavor.
- Roast in the oven for 35-45 minutes or grill, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve with extra peri-peri sauce on the side if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of peri-peri sauce according to your preferred spice level.
- For extra crispy skin, broil the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
- Serve with sides like grilled vegetables, rice, or salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 half chicken
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Peri-Peri Chicken, spicy grilled chicken, roasted peri-peri chicken, Portuguese chicken recipe, easy dinner