Peri Peri Chicken: The Best Juicy Recipe You’ll Adore
A deliciously spicy and juicy peri peri chicken recipe that you’ll love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: African
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- 4 tablespoons peri peri sauce
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- In a bowl, mix peri peri sauce, salt, pepper, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic.
- Rub the mixture all over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast for 1 hour.
- Check the internal temperature; it should reach 75°C (165°F).
- The skin should be crispy and golden brown.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more peri peri sauce.
- This recipe pairs well with rice or potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Peri Peri Chicken, Spicy Chicken, Juicy Chicken