Best 6 Portuguese Chicken Piri Piri Recipes

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Portuguese chicken piri piri is a mouthwatering dish that combines the bold flavors of Portuguese cuisine with the heat of piri piri peppers. This succulent dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant streets of Portugal. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the steps of creating an unforgettable Portuguese chicken piri piri experience in the comfort of your own home.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

TRADITIONAL PORTUGUESE PIRI PIRI SAUCE FOR CHICKEN



Traditional Portuguese Piri Piri Sauce for Chicken image

I love churrasqueira chicken and have been looking for a recipe to make it myself. I found this on Breakfast Television Toronto's web site. They got the recipe from Roasty Chicken Churrasqueira which is in the town of Maple just north of Toronto. A friend told me that she's used this sauce for fish and shrimp, too. I've tried it on shrimp and it's wonderful. Simply marinate the shrimp for an hour and then drain the shrimp, discard the sauce and grill the shrimp on the barbie.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons lemon juice
5 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup vinegar (balsamic gives an excellent flavour)
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chili flakes

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk together.
  • Brush on chicken before barbecuing (or baking in oven @ 350 °F for 1.25 hours WITHOUT opening the door during during entire cooking process.) It helps the flavour if you marinate the chicken for a few hours prior to cooking!

PORTUGUESE PIRI PIRI CHICKEN LIVERS



Portuguese Piri Piri Chicken Livers image

If you can get hold of piri piri seicana chillies replace the birds-eye chillies. We add 5-10 ml chillies but I suggest that you adjust to your taste.

Provided by Jean-Pierre Buys

Categories     Chicken Livers

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 kg chicken liver
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 ml ground paprika
1 ml ground cloves
2 1/2 ml ground cumin
2 ml ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
5 ml table salt
5 ml ground birds eye peppers
1 onion
2 garlic cloves
125 ml white wine

Steps:

  • Saute the chopped onion and crushed garlic in olive oil in a large pan.
  • Add all ingredients except the wine & chicken livers.
  • Add Chicken livers and fry over medium heat until browned.
  • Add the white wine and simmer on gentle heat until done.
  • Serve with rice or bread.

PORTUGUESE PIRI PIRI CHICKEN



Portuguese Piri Piri Chicken image

Posted by request; from The Complete Canadian Living Cookbook. Prep time includes LOTS of marinating time.

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time P1DT50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons grated fresh lemon rind
3 tablespoons lemon juice
10 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons hot pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 (1 kg) lbs chicken pieces

Steps:

  • In large glass bowl, combine all ingredients except chicken; mix well.
  • Add chicken, turning to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours, turning occasionally; can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours if you want to make it ahead.
  • Reserving marinade, place chicken, skin side down, on a greased grill over medium heat; close lid and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Turn and brush with marinade; cook for 30 to 40 minutes or until juices run clear when chicken is pierced.
  • For a less spicy version, replace above marinade with Portuguese Paprika Marinade: 1/3 cup dry white wine, 1 tsp grated lemon rind, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce, and 2 cloves of garlic, minced.

PORTUGUESE CHICKEN IN PIRI PIRI SAUCE



Portuguese Chicken in Piri Piri Sauce image

This recipe is very similar to the Nando's chicken and if used the way I direct it will turn out to be a fraction of the price. I'm no expert chef but I can tell you that if done right, these babies will come out heavenly. I searched for this recipe on this site to see if a similar one had been posted but obviously not so here I am with the awesome recipe. This chicken comes out sweet with Chilly and ripe with the tang of lemon.

Provided by 15yr old family chef

Categories     South American

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 chicken pieces, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 roasting chicken
8 garlic cloves, crushed
1 pinch salt
2 lemons, juice of
1 teaspoon bay leaf powder
2 teaspoons paprika
2 tablespoons very soft butter
1 pinch salt
4 tablespoons ground piri-piri pepper
100 ml olive oil
1/2 lemon, juice of

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients for the marinade together. If you find it annoying crushing up the garlic you can buy it pre crushed from the shops.
  • Use a sharp knife cut chicken into six pieces so that you have the breast and lower part of the chicken as well as the 4 drumsticks and wings, (visualize the look of the chicken at Nando's). Cut off any excess fat but leave most of the skin as it will add to the flavor.
  • Make several small incisions into the chicken to later help it absorb the marinade.
  • Bask the chicken well in the marinade and allow it to marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile mix the Piri Piri seasoning with the lemon juice and the oil. You can find Piri Piri seasoning easily from the shops and it saves you having to chop if 10-12 red chillies and chop up a bay leaf and such, just makes the process a lot simpler. Also add a pinch of salt.
  • Pre heat the grill and insert the chicken. Bask the chicken frequently with any excess marinade.Turn the chicken frequently and make sure it doesn't burn.Cook for approximately 30 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the grill/BBQ and allow it to cool before lathering it in the Piri Piri sauce. Serve with potatoes and what ever else you desire.
  • Charcoal grill or BBQ preferred but gas grill works almost as well.
  • Seven easy steps to Heaven!

PORTUGUESE CHICKEN PIRI-PIRI



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This is a classic Portuguese dish, popular wherever Portuguese people are to be found. The name comes from the chiles and traditional spice mixture of Angola, a former Portuguese colony. Prepared piri-piri sauce is available in some gourmet shops and on the internet, but you can substitute any hot sauce that you have on hand. The all mighty editor would not let me say "Piri Piri sauce to taste"...so start with a little and add as you can stand the heat. Adapted from Worldwide Recipes.

Provided by TxGriffLover

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 -6 chicken breast halves, skinless if desired
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 carrots, cut into thin strips
2 parsnips, cut into thin strips
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into thin strips
1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into thin strips
4 cups chicken or 4 cups vegetable stock
3 -4 tomatoes, cored and quartered
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cinnamon stick
2 bay leaves
1 sprig fresh thyme
piri-piri, sauce (or other hot sauce)
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
1 tablespoon lime (or lemon juice)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over moderate heat. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper and brown on all sides. Add the onion and saute for about 3 minutes. Add the remaining vegetables and saute until tender but not brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the stock, tomatoes, tomato paste, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, thyme, and piri-piri sauce and bring to a boil. Ladle about 1 1/2 cups of the cooking liquid into a small pot and set aside. Place the rice in the bottom of a large baking dish. Transfer the chicken and vegetables to the baking dish and add the liquid from the skillet.
  • Bake tightly covered in a preheated 350F oven until the rice is cooked, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the reserved liquid and add the lime juice and additional piri-piri sauce to taste. Serve the chicken and vegetables on top of the rice, and serve the additional sauce separately.

PORTUGUESE PIRI PIRI CHICKEN



Portuguese Piri Piri Chicken image

This was posted in response to a request. I'm going to make it for my grandson who is part portuguese - a "half chop"!! The timing doesn't include overnight marinating.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon Angostura bitters
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, to taste
1 dried hot red chili pepper
1 fresh chili pepper (such as jalapeno)
2 cloves garlic
2 lbs whole chicken breasts, with skin and bone

Steps:

  • Combine the lime juice, vinegar, paprika, bitters and hot pepper sauce in a glass baking dish.
  • Wearing kitchen gloves, split the dried chili with a sharp paring knife and remove the seeds.
  • Do the same with the jalapeno pepper.
  • Mash the peppers with the garlic into a smooth paste using a mortar or an electric spice grinder.
  • Add the paste to the lime mixture in the baking dish and combine.
  • Toss the chicken pieces and swish them in the marinade until they are completely coated.
  • Cover and let marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill or broil until cooked through and burnished, about 20 minutes on each side.
  • Baste frequently with the marinade.
  • If the chicken looks like it is beginning to burn, move it farther away from the heat source.
  • Serve hot with chilled orange sections and plenty of napkins.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: A whole chicken is traditional, but you can also use chicken breasts, thighs, or drumsticks. If using a whole chicken, spatchcock it to help it cook evenly.
  • Use a good quality piri piri sauce: You can make your own or buy a store-bought variety. Look for a sauce that is flavorful and not too spicy.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes: This will help the flavors of the sauce to penetrate the chicken.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat: This will help prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • Baste the chicken with the piri piri sauce throughout the cooking process: This will help to keep the chicken moist and flavorful.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides: Some popular options include rice, potatoes, and vegetables.

Conclusion:

Portuguese Chicken Piri Piri is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of spicy piri piri sauce and tender chicken is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new chicken recipe to try, give Portuguese Chicken Piri Piri a try.

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