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Peri Peri Chicken Recipe

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This flavorful Peri Peri Chicken recipe features juicy bone-in chicken thighs marinated in a spicy and tangy sauce, then grilled to perfection for a deliciously smoky finish.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 6 bone-in chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 lemon (juiced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 small red chili (finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare marinade: In a food processor, add the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, red chili, brown sugar, dried oregano, sweet paprika, cayenne pepper, and satl, and blend until smooth.
  2. Marinate chicken: Add the chicken to a bowl and cover with the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes or overnight.
  3. Grill chicken: Grease a grill pan or preheat a charcoal grill to medium. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for 12 minutes, turning regularly, until it reaches an internal temperature of 165F.

Notes

  • Marinate for at least 10 minutes or overnight for best flavor.
  • Use a grill pan or charcoal grill for an authentic grilled taste.
  • Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F for safe consumption.