Tantalize your taste buds with the vibrant flavors of Portuguese cuisine with our delectable Piri Piri Chicken Pittas! These succulent chicken pitas are a symphony of zesty and tangy flavors, featuring tender chicken marinated in a fiery Piri Piri sauce, then grilled to perfection and nestled in pillowy soft pitas. Accompanied by a refreshing tomato and cucumber salad and a creamy garlic sauce, these Piri Piri Chicken Pittas promise an explosion of taste in every bite. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we guide you through the simple steps to create this tantalizing dish, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal or a delightful party appetizer.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PIRI-PIRI CHICKEN
This oven-roasted chicken can also be spatchcocked and barbecued. If you don't like it too hot, adjust the amount of chillies in the piri-piri marinade
Provided by Tom Kerridge
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 1h55m
Yield Serves 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- To make the marinade, tip the dried chillies and the vinegar into a pan and bring to the boil. Remove from the heat and leave the chillies to soak until the vinegar is cold. Put the red chillies, garlic, soaked dried chillies and vinegar in a food processor and blitz. Add the smoked paprika, oregano, thyme, sugar, a pinch of salt and the lemon juice. Blitz again to a paste and set aside.
- Sit the chicken in a shallow dish and use a small knife to score all over with cuts 1cm deep. Make sure you do the legs and the underside. Tip the marinade over the chicken and massage into the cuts. Cover and chill for at least 4 hrs, but overnight would be better.
- When you're ready to cook, heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Roast the chicken for 1 hr, then turn the heat up to 220C/200C fan/gas 7 and cook for a further 30-35 mins until a crust has formed on the outside of the chicken.
- Remove from the oven and leave to rest for 30 mins. Serve with homemade wedges or jacket potatoes, coleslaw, some buttered corn cobs and chilli & mint peas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 42 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium
PIRI PIRI CHICKEN
Chicken is marinated in a spicy piri piri pepper sauce, then grilled for this simple but flavorful African-inspired recipe. I like to serve this with a cool yogurt sauce and fonio pilaf.
Provided by Buckwheat Queen
Categories World Cuisine Recipes African
Time 5h5m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Use rubber gloves to mince the chiles and place into a mixing bowl. Add cilantro, garlic, vegetable oil, vinegar, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix piri piri sauce well.
- Place chicken breasts and legs into a resealable plastic bag. Pour in piri piri sauce, seal the bag, and shake gently to completely cover chicken. Put the bag in the refrigerator to marinate at least 4 hours.
- Remove bag from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before cooking to allow chicken to come to room temperature.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Remove chicken from the bag; discard bag and cilantro. Cook chicken on the preheated grill, rotating as necessary to cook evenly, until juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 175.2 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 54.3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 1345.1 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken. For the best results, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. These cuts of chicken are lean and cook quickly, making them ideal for this recipe.
- Marinate the chicken. Marinating the chicken in the piri piri sauce helps to infuse it with flavor. Be sure to marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- Cook the chicken over medium heat. This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked through. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite sides. Some popular sides for piri piri chicken include rice, potatoes, and vegetables.
Conclusion:
Piri piri chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its zesty piri piri sauce, tender chicken, and fluffy pita bread, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and delicious meal, give piri piri chicken a try.
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