Lazy Peri-Peri Chicken
Juicy chicken strips tossed in a quick homemade peri-peri seasoning and pan-fried until golden—this lazy weeknight dinner is packed with smoky, spicy flavor.
30Min
4Servings
280Cal
EasyLevel
Gluten freeSpicy 3/5high_proteingluten_free
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Equipment
Knife
Cutting board
Mixing bowl
Frying pan
Spatula
Stove
Serving plate
Ingredients
Main
chicken breast (skinless, boneless)
600 g
olive oil
30 ml
lemon (juice)
1 piece
garlic (minced)
3 clove
paprika
10 g
chili pepper flakes
5 g
salt
5 g
black pepper
3 g
Instructions
1
Prepare the chicken and sauce
Cut chicken into strips and mix with peri-peri seasoning ingredients.
10 min
2
Cook the chicken
Pan-fry chicken strips until golden and fully cooked through.
15 minMedium-high heattimer 15 min
Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if needed.
3
Finish and serve
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over chicken and serve immediately.
5 min
Original recipe
Storage
Fridge: 3 days
Freezer: 60 days
Reheat: Microwave 2-3 minutes or skillet over medium heat
Store in an airtight container. Reheat gently to avoid drying out.
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