Lazy Peri-Peri Chicken
Spicy, zesty peri-peri chicken that's quick to prepare and packed with bold African flavors.
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
600 g
olive oil
30 ml
lemon (juiced)
1 piece
garlic (minced)
3 cloves
paprika (smoked)
2 tsp
chili pepper (fresh, chopped)
1 piece
oregano (dried)
1 tsp
salt
1 tsp
black pepper
0.5 tsp
Instructions
Prepare the chicken
Cut chicken breasts into strips or bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
Make the peri-peri marinade
Mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika, chopped chili, oregano, salt and pepper in a bowl.
Marinate the chicken
Coat chicken pieces with the peri-peri marinade and let sit for at least 10 minutes.
Cook the chicken
Heat a pan over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken pieces until golden and cooked through.
Serve
Plate the peri-peri chicken and serve hot with your choice of sides.
Original recipe
Storage
Store in an airtight container. Reheat gently to avoid drying out the chicken.
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