Best 4 Piri Piri Chicken Pittas Recipes

Piri piri chicken pittas are a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its tantalizing blend of spices, juicy chicken, and pillowy pita bread, this dish is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate. From the zesty piri piri sauce to the tender chicken, this dish is a culinary delight that is sure to leave you craving more. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey and discover the best recipe for piri piri chicken pittas that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.

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PIRI PIRI CHICKEN

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Chicken is marinated in a spicy piri piri pepper sauce, then grilled for this simple but flavorful African-inspired recipe. I like to serve this with a cool yogurt sauce and fonio pilaf.

Provided by Buckwheat Queen

Categories World Cuisine Recipes African

Time 5h5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

10 African bird's eye chile peppers
1 bunch cilantro
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons white vinegar
2 limes, juiced
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, or to taste
1 chicken breast, cut in half
2 chicken leg quarters with skin

Steps:

Use rubber gloves to mince the chiles and place into a mixing bowl. Add cilantro, garlic, vegetable oil, vinegar, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix piri piri sauce well.
Place chicken breasts and legs into a resealable plastic bag. Pour in piri piri sauce, seal the bag, and shake gently to completely cover chicken. Put the bag in the refrigerator to marinate at least 4 hours.
Remove bag from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before cooking to allow chicken to come to room temperature.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
Remove chicken from the bag; discard bag and cilantro. Cook chicken on the preheated grill, rotating as necessary to cook evenly, until juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 175.2 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 54.3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 1345.1 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

PIRI-PIRI CHICKEN PITTAS

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Make these easy piri-piri chicken pittas for lunch or a quick dinner. All you need is four ingredients: chicken, piri-piri sauce, coleslaw and pitta breads

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories Dinner, Lunch

Time 12m

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts
3 tbsp medium spice piri-piri sauce
300g tub coleslaw
4 pitta breads

Steps:

Chop the chicken into 2cm cubes and toss in the piri-piri sauce. Heat the grill to high, push the chicken onto four skewers and grill on all sides for 10-12 mins in total or until cooked through and a little charred. Meanwhile, warm the pittas in a toaster.
Slice the pittas in half, stuff with the coleslaw, then slide the chicken from the skewers and add to the pittas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 44 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 38 grams protein, Sodium 2.1 milligram of sodium

PIRI PIRI CHICKEN DIP RECIPE BY TASTY

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Here's what you need: chicken breasts, cream cheese, piri piri sauce, cheddar cheese

Provided by Jordan Ballantine

Categories Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts, small dice
1 cup cream cheese
⅓ cup piri piri sauce
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

Fry the chicken in a little oil for a few minutes until cooked through.
Stir in the cream cheese until it's melted.
Stir in the piri piri sauce.
Transfer all of this to an oven-safe dish and top with grated cheese.
Grill (broil) for 5 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.
Serve with a selection of crackers.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1103 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 79 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 78 grams, Sugar 11 grams

PIRI-PIRI CHICKEN

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Piri-piri chicken is a spicy dish with roots in both Africa and Portugal. The dish was created in Angola and Mozambique when Portuguese settlers arrived with chile peppers (known as piri-piri in Swahili). Timing note: The chicken needs to marinate for at least four hours before being grilled.

Provided by Steven Raichlen

Categories Chicken Marinate Backyard BBQ Dinner Hot Pepper Grill Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added

Yield 2-4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

Glaze:
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons piri-piri sauce or other hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Chicken:
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled, thinly sliced
1 large shallot, peeled, quartered
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup piri-piri sauce or other hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for brushing
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 3 1/2- to 4-pound chicken, backbone removed, opened flat
1 11 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 1 1/4-inch disposable aluminum baking pan (to catch drips)
Ingredient info: Bottled piri-piri sauce is available at specialty foods stores and online from africantradingco.com. Choose the heat level that suits you, keeping in mind that the mild version still has a nice kick to it

Steps:

For glaze:
Melt butter in small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add cilantro and garlic; cook until garlic begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Add piri-piri sauce and lemon juice. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 2 minutes. DO AHEAD: Glaze can be made up to 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm before using.
For chicken:
Finely chop cilantro, ginger, shallot, and garlic in processor. Add piri-piri sauce, 1/4 cup oil, lemon juice, coarse salt, and pepper; process marinade to blend.
Place chicken, skin side up, on work surface. Using palm of hand, press on breastbone to flatten chicken. Tuck wing tips under. Pour half of marinade into 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish. Open chicken like book; place skin side down in single layer in dish. Pour remaining marinade over. Cover; chill at least 4 hours or overnight, turning chicken occasionally.
Remove top rack from barbecue. Prepare barbecue (medium heat). If using 2-burner gas grill, light 1 burner. If using 3-burner gas grill, do not light center burner. If using charcoal grill, light briquettes in chimney and pour onto 1 side of lower grill rack. Place disposable aluminum pan on unlit part of grill. Place upper grill rack on barbecue; brush with oil.
Remove chicken from marinade. Arrange skin side up on grill rack above drip pan. Cover barbecue; grill until skin is browned and instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165°F, turning often, about 40 minutes. Transfer to platter. Pour warm glaze over.

Tips:

Use fresh, succulent chicken breasts for the tastiest results.
Slice the chicken thinly so that it cooks evenly and quickly.
If you don't have piri piri sauce, you can make your own by combining peri peri peppers, olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs.
To make a vegetarian version of this recipe, you can substitute tofu or portobello mushrooms for the chicken.
Serve the chicken pittas with a side of your favorite dipping sauce, such as hummus, tzatziki, or raita.

Conclusion:

Piri piri chicken pittas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and they can also be served as an appetizer or snack. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that will surely impress your family and friends.