Peri Peri Chicken
A delicious and spicy Peri Peri Chicken dish that's easy to make, featuring marinated chicken pieces served with saffron potatoes and roasted zucchini.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
- 4 pieces Chicken pieces Use your choice of chicken cuts.
- 1/2 cup Peri peri sauce Adjust according to spice preference.
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Freshly squeezed.
- 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste.
For the Accompaniments
- 2 cups Potatoes Boiled.
- 1 pinch Saffron For flavoring the potatoes.
- 2 pieces Zucchini Chopped.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the peri peri sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken pieces with the mixture and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking
- Place the marinated chicken on a baking tray and bake for 30-40 minutes until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, boil the potatoes, adding a pinch of saffron for flavor.
- Chop the zucchini and roast it in the oven alongside the chicken for the last 15 minutes.
Serving
- Serve the peri peri chicken with saffron potatoes and roasted zucchini.
- Add some fresh herbs or extra lemon wedges for garnish.
Notes
Tips: The longer you marinate the chicken, the more flavor it will absorb. For milder food, use less peri peri sauce or a milder variety. Use a meat thermometer; the internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C).
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g
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