Best 2 Portuguese Chicken In Piri Piri Sauce Recipes

**Portuguese Piri-Piri Chicken: A Flavorful Culinary Journey**

Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with Portuguese Piri-Piri Chicken, a dish that embodies the vibrant flavors of Portugal. Prepared with a succulent chicken, this dish is artfully seasoned with piri-piri peppers, also known as African bird's eye chili, resulting in a delightful harmony of heat, smokiness, and a hint of sweetness. Accompanying the main course, you'll discover a collection of delectable recipes, including fluffy jasmine rice, roasted vegetables seasoned with herbs de Provence, and a refreshing tomato and cucumber salad. Each recipe is carefully crafted to complement the bold flavors of the piri-piri chicken, creating a symphony of textures and tastes that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

PORTUGUESE CHICKEN IN PIRI PIRI SAUCE

Portuguese Chicken in Piri Piri Sauce image

This recipe is very similar to the Nando's chicken and if used the way I direct it will turn out to be a fraction of the price. I'm no expert chef but I can tell you that if done right, these babies will come out heavenly. I searched for this recipe on this site to see if a similar one had been posted but obviously not so here I am with the awesome recipe. This chicken comes out sweet with Chilly and ripe with the tang of lemon.

Provided by 15yr old family chef

Categories South American

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 chicken pieces, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 roasting chicken
8 garlic cloves, crushed
1 pinch salt
2 lemons, juice of
1 teaspoon bay leaf powder
2 teaspoons paprika
2 tablespoons very soft butter
1 pinch salt
4 tablespoons ground piri-piri pepper
100 ml olive oil
1/2 lemon, juice of

Steps:

Mix all ingredients for the marinade together. If you find it annoying crushing up the garlic you can buy it pre crushed from the shops.
Use a sharp knife cut chicken into six pieces so that you have the breast and lower part of the chicken as well as the 4 drumsticks and wings, (visualize the look of the chicken at Nando's). Cut off any excess fat but leave most of the skin as it will add to the flavor.
Make several small incisions into the chicken to later help it absorb the marinade.
Bask the chicken well in the marinade and allow it to marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
Meanwhile mix the Piri Piri seasoning with the lemon juice and the oil. You can find Piri Piri seasoning easily from the shops and it saves you having to chop if 10-12 red chillies and chop up a bay leaf and such, just makes the process a lot simpler. Also add a pinch of salt.
Pre heat the grill and insert the chicken. Bask the chicken frequently with any excess marinade.Turn the chicken frequently and make sure it doesn't burn.Cook for approximately 30 minutes.
Remove the chicken from the grill/BBQ and allow it to cool before lathering it in the Piri Piri sauce. Serve with potatoes and what ever else you desire.
Charcoal grill or BBQ preferred but gas grill works almost as well.
Seven easy steps to Heaven!

TRADITIONAL PORTUGUESE PIRI PIRI SAUCE FOR CHICKEN

Traditional Portuguese Piri Piri Sauce for Chicken image

I love churrasqueira chicken and have been looking for a recipe to make it myself. I found this on Breakfast Television Toronto's web site. They got the recipe from Roasty Chicken Churrasqueira which is in the town of Maple just north of Toronto. A friend told me that she's used this sauce for fish and shrimp, too. I've tried it on shrimp and it's wonderful. Simply marinate the shrimp for an hour and then drain the shrimp, discard the sauce and grill the shrimp on the barbie.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories Sauces

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 tablespoons lemon juice
5 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup vinegar (balsamic gives an excellent flavour)
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chili flakes

Steps:

Add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk together.
Brush on chicken before barbecuing (or baking in oven @ 350 °F for 1.25 hours WITHOUT opening the door during during entire cooking process.) It helps the flavour if you marinate the chicken for a few hours prior to cooking!

Tips:

Choose the right chicken: Use a whole chicken or chicken pieces with skin, as the skin helps to keep the chicken moist and flavorful.
Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in the piri piri sauce for at least 30 minutes helps to infuse it with flavor.
Use a hot grill or oven: Cooking the chicken over high heat helps to create a crispy skin and juicy meat.
Baste the chicken frequently: Basting the chicken with the piri piri sauce while it cooks helps to keep it moist and flavorful.
Let the chicken rest: Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in more tender and flavorful chicken.

Conclusion:

Portuguese chicken in piri piri sauce is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of the spicy piri piri sauce and the tender chicken is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can easily make this dish at home and enjoy a taste of Portugal.