Piri-Piri Chicken

Spatchcocked chicken marinated in a homemade spicy piri-piri sauce, griddled and roasted until golden and cooked through.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1575 kcals 3150 kcals
Carbohydrates 7.9 grams 15.8 grams
Fat 124.1 grams 248.2 grams
Protein 97.8 grams 195.5 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Meat
1
kg
Chicken
whole, spatchcocked
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
tbsp
Garlic
blanched and chopped
1
tsp
Salt
flakes
0.5
tsp
Oregano
dried
0.5
tbsp
OilsFats
100
ml
Vegetables
9
piece
Red Chillies
fresh, quantity 6-12 based on heat preference

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C and roast the chillies for 10 minutes.
  • Roughly chop the cooled chillies and simmer them with garlic, salt, oregano, paprika, oil, and vinegar for 3 minutes.
  • Blend the cooled mixture into a smooth purée and store in a lidded container.
  • Coat the spatchcocked chicken in half of the sauce and marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C and heat a large griddle pan or barbecue.
  • Season the chicken and sear it on the griddle for 3 minutes per side.
  • Roast the chicken in the oven for 30 minutes until fully cooked.
  • Serve the chicken with chips and salad.