How long does Peri Peri Chicken take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Peri Peri Chicken serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Peri Peri Chicken spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Peri Peri Chicken?

1000 grams Chicken, 1 Red Capsicum, 6 Dry Red Chilli, 8 cloves Garlic, 2 tsp Paprika Powder, 25 grams Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Peri Peri Chicken?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Peri Peri Chicken?

About 502 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Peri Peri Chicken

Name: Peri Peri Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Continental
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 Onion; 1 Red Capsicum; 6 Dry Red Chilli; 8 cloves Garlic; 25 grams Coriander Leaves; 2 tsp Oregano; 2 Bay Leaves; 2 tsp Vinegar; ½ tsp Lemon Zest; 3 ml Lemon Juice; 1 tbsp Honey; 2 tsp Paprika Powder; 3 tsp Salt; ½ tsp MSG; 1000 grams Chicken; 4 tsp Paprika Powder; 3 tsp Salt; 15 grams Butter

45 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Grilled Chicken, Spicy Chicken · Non-veg · Snacks & Starters, Kebabs, Tikkas & Grills

Snacks & Starters Kebabs, Tikkas & Grills Low carb High protein Gluten-free

Peri peri chicken marinated in paprika and a sauce of charred onion, capsicum and chillies, roasted. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 45 min plus marinating, video.

High protein

You’ll need: Oven, Air Fryer

Good for: Party

Ingredients

17 items

4 people

Olive Oil2 tbsp
Onion1
Red Capsicum1
Dry Red Chilli6
Garlic8 cloves
Coriander Leaves25 grams
Oregano2 tsp
Bay Leaves2
Vinegar2 tsp
Lemon Zest½ tsp
Lemon Juice3 ml
Honey1 tbsp
Paprika Powder6 tsp
Salt6 tsp
MSG½ tsp
Chicken1000 grams
Butter15 grams

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	502kcal	2008kcal
Protein	54g	215g
Carbohydrate	16g	63g
Fat	26g	106g
Fibre	5g	20g
Sugar	6.2g	25g

Cookd masalas for chicken

Method

1
Roast onions, capsicum and red chillies until they get some char on top
Olive OilOnionRed CapsicumDry Red Chilli
2
Add them into a blender and add garlic, coriander, oregano, bay leaf, vinegar, lemon, honey and some olive oil. Blend into a fine paste.
GarlicCoriander LeavesOreganoBay LeavesVinegarLemon ZestLemon JuiceHoneyPaprika PowderSaltMSG
3
Marinate the chicken nicely with paprika and salt and then pour the mixture on top. Marinate it nicely and keep it aside.
ChickenPaprika PowderSalt
4
Sear the chicken in a hot pan then put inside the oven for 12 minutes on each side. Add salt to the base of your cooker/pot and create an elevation. Preheat the pot for 15 minutes. Now place the chicken inside the pot and cook it for 15 minutes on both sides. Flip it half way through. During baking, brush the remaining paste gradually on top of the chicken.
Butter

Before you start

How long does Peri Peri Chicken take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Peri Peri Chicken serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Peri Peri Chicken vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Peri Peri Chicken spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Peri Peri Chicken?: 1000 grams Chicken, 1 Red Capsicum, 6 Dry Red Chilli, 8 cloves Garlic, 2 tsp Paprika Powder, 25 grams Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Peri Peri Chicken?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Peri Peri Chicken?: About 502 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.