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A plate of grilled Peri Peri Chicken, Portuguese style, garnished with herbs and a fiery sauce.

Proven Way to Grow 5 Peri Peri Chicken (Portuguese Style)

This recipe outlines a proven method to grow and prepare 5 Portuguese-style peri-peri chickens, ensuring a delicious and authentic flavor. The chickens are marinated and then cooked to perfection, resulting in a tender and spicy dish.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 5 chickens
Calories: 800
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 5 whole chickens
  • 200 g Malagueta peppers
  • 10 garlic cloves
  • 100 ml lemon juice
  • 100 ml olive oil
  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp salt

Equipment

  • blender
  • grill or oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Butterfly each chicken by cutting along the backbone, then flatten them.
  2. Blend Malagueta peppers, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, and salt to make the peri-peri marinade.
Marinating and Cooking
  1. Generously coat each chicken with the peri-peri marinade, ensuring it's evenly distributed.
  2. Marinate the chickens in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  3. Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat (190°C/375°F).
  4. Grill or roast the chickens for 45-60 minutes, flipping occasionally until cooked through and nicely charred.
Serving
  1. Rest the cooked chickens for 10 minutes before carving and serving them.

Notes

For extra heat, you can add more Malagueta peppers or a dash of hot sauce to the marinade. Serve with a fresh salad or roasted potatoes.