Total time 40 minutes:Prep time/10 minutes /Cook time 30 minutes (Plus Marination time)
4 birds eye chilli or thai chilli (adjust the spice level to your taste)
2-4 red Serrano peppers
4 clove of garlic
1 lemon juice
zest of one lemon
1 tbsp-smoked paprika
3-4 small fresh bay leaves or dry
2 tbsp. fresh oregano
Salt to taste
1 tbsp sugar
4 small red shallots or 1/4 cup chopped red onions
1/2 cup olive oil
6-8 pieces of chicken
Method:
Transfer all the ingredients except chicken in a food processor. Process until smooth consistency. Set aside.
Wash and pat dry the chicken with paper towel. Trim excess fat of chicken.
Pour the marinade on the chicken (reserving some sauce for later) and mix well till chicken is coated . ( (Use gloves or tongs to mix) Seal it in airtight bag or in a container, Refrigerate at lest for 5 hours, preferably overnight to get maximum flavors.
When ready to use remove from refrigerator, shake the excess marinade off the chicken pieces.
Now place the chicken on the griddle, do not over crowed.(If you can grill the chicken even better) Turn the chicken, brush with marinade. Repeat this until the chicken is cooked.(You can also finish the chicken in oven last 10 minutes)
If you don’t have a grill, bake the chicken in 425 degree F. place the chicken on a baking pan lined with a foil, bake for 15 mins, turn the chicken brush some marinade, and bake for another 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked.
To get a smoky flavor light a small coal, place it in a small cup in the center of the grilled chicken, drop some olive oil on the lit coal and cover the dish.(Optional)
Serve Peri-Peri chicken along with sauce on the side and your favorite veggies or just lemon slices.
Notes:
1. If you unable to get Thai red bird chillies,use 4 regular (Indian) chillies.It's equally spicy.
2. If you prefer to cut on heat add ¼ cup coconut milk. (I did not use) I would suggest this for someone who wants to mellow down on the heat from sauce.
3. You may also skip all kinds of chillies and just use 3 Red Bell Peppers alone to the sauce recipe, along with some regular paprika for heat.
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