Chicken in Piri-Piri Sauce
4 servings
15 minutes
Chicken in piri-piri sauce is a dish that has conquered Europe but has roots in Africa and Portugal. The piri-piri sauce, made from hot peppers, garlic, and vinegar, gives the chicken a fiery taste with a tangy kick. This recipe perfectly combines a crispy golden crust with the rich aroma of spices and depth of flavor. Thanks to marinating and frying, the meat becomes juicy and infused with spicy notes. The dish is perfect for lovers of spicy sensations and will be a highlight of any dinner. It is served hot with sides like fresh bread, rice, or vegetables that soften its fiery character. A great option for evenings when you want to treat yourself to vibrant flavors.
1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Place the chili on a baking sheet and put it in the oven for 10 minutes. Let it cool.
- Fresh chili peppers: 10 pieces
2
Chop the chili finely.
- Fresh chili peppers: 10 pieces
3
In a pan, mix chili, garlic, 1 teaspoon of salt, oregano, paprika, olive oil, and vinegar. Cook, stirring, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Cool down.
- Fresh chili peppers: 10 pieces
- Finely chopped garlic: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: to taste
- Dried oregano: 0.5 teaspoon
- Paprika: 0.5 tablespoon
- Olive oil: 100 ml
- Red wine vinegar: 50 ml
4
Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until pureed. Transfer to a container and store in the refrigerator for about a month.
5
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
6
Salt and pepper the chicken and brush with sauce.
- Chicken: 1 kg
- Salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
- Olive oil: 100 ml
7
Preheat the pan well and fry the chicken on all sides for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Chicken: 1 kg
8
Transfer to a baking tray, brush with sauce again, and send to the oven until cooked.
- Chicken: 1 kg
- Olive oil: 100 ml