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This easy Portuguese Grilled Piri Piri Chicken is made in the oven and is so good! Also called &quot;Nando&#039;s Chicken&quot; after the restaurant that makes this dish, this chicken legs recipe will definitely have people asking for seconds - and thirds!

Piri Piri Chicken (Nando's Chicken)

chicken

lemon juice

garlic, (minced)

salt

red Thai chilies, (you can use more if you

garlic, (roughly chopped)

lemon

salt and fresh ground pepper, (to taste)

sweet or smoked paprika

olive oil

chopped fresh parsley, (for garnish)

lemon wedges, (for serving)

Place chicken in a roasting pan and set aside.

In a small mixing bowl whisk together lemon juice and garlic.

Pour the lemon mixture over the chicken and coat all around.

Season chicken with salt; cover and let sit on the kitchen counter for 30 to 60 minutes.

In the meantime, chop the chillies and garlic; add to a blender or food processor. NOTE: I advise to wear gloves when working with chilies.

Add in lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pulse until blended.

Add paprika and oil; process until smooth and completely combined.

Taste for seasonings and add more chilies, or salt and pepper, if you want. You can also add a little bit of sugar to add a bit of sweetness to the sauce.

Preheat oven to 400˚F.

Roast previously prepared chicken for about 32 to 35 minutes, or until cooked through. Baste with its juices half way through cooking. Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 165˚F. Use an instant read thermometer for accuracy.

In the meantime, preheat a griddle pan to medium-hot.

Remove chicken from oven and brush on prepared Piri Piri Sauce all over. Save some sauce for serving.

Add chicken pieces to hot griddle pan and cook for 2 minutes, or until browned and starting to char.

Flip chicken over and continue to cook for 2 minutes, or until browned on opposite side.

Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges and remaining Piri Piri sauce.

Add lots of flavour, without loads of extra calories, and give this zingy Peri Peri chicken recipe a try.

Peri Peri Chicken (Homemade Nando's Recipe)

Chicken thighs

Lemon ((juice only))

tbsp Olive oil

Paprika

tsp Chilli flakes ((less if you don't

Garlic (crushed)

tsp Dried oregano

tsp basil

tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped)

Sea salt and black pepper

Put all of the marinade ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

Put the chicken in to a large bowl and add the marinade. Mix well. Put in the fridge for 30-60 minutes so the chicken marinates.

Put in a baking dish or onto a baking sheet.

Put in a preheated oven at 220°C/425°F/Gas 7 and bake for 40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (reached an internal temperature of 74°C/165°F)

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Why not make your favourite Nando's Chicken at home! This easy Peri Peri Chicken has all the flavour you know and love from Nando's but much cheaper. It's simple to make and cooks in 40 minutes - you can even cook it on the BBQ too. Spice up your meals times with this flaming hot chicken!

Peri Peri Chicken

Chicken pieces are marinated in a vibrant blend of chilies, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, and herbs. The chicken is then grilled or roasted to juicy perfection, resulting in tender meat infused with a bold and zesty flavor profile. Better than Nando&#039;s!

Peri Peri Chicken Recipe

red onion (roughly chopped)

red peppers

red chilies

garlic

apple cider vinegar

smoked paprika

oregano

black pepper

liquid smoke

honey

Add the marinade ingredients up to the olive oil to a blender and blend until chunky. Stream in the olive oil and blend until smooth.

Season the marinade to taste.

Add the chicken to a freezer bag or shallow baking dish and pour half the marinade over the chicken, turning to coat. Marinade for 2-24 hours.

Preheat the oven to 400˚F.

Arrange the chicken on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray in a single layer.

Bake the chicken for 30-40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165˚F. Brush the chicken with the reserved marinade and broil for 1-2 minutes.

Garnish and serve.

To Bake Peri Peri Chicken

Preheat the grill to medium high heat (425˚F).

Grill the chicken skin side down for 6-8 minutes per side with the lid closed.  Continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 165˚F with an instant read thermometer.

Brush the chicken with reserved sauce and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.

Serve with remaining sauce (but not the used marinade from the raw chicken.)

To Grill Peri Peri Chicken

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