Best 3 Traditional Portuguese Piri Piri Sauce For Chicken Recipes

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the vibrant flavors of traditional Portuguese piri piri sauce, the perfect complement to succulent chicken dishes. This fiery yet flavorful sauce, also known as molho piri piri, is a staple of Portuguese cuisine, adding a zesty kick to grilled, roasted, or fried chicken. Whether you prefer a milder or spicier version, this versatile sauce can be tailored to your liking, making it a popular choice for backyard barbecues, family gatherings, and adventurous palates. With its rich history and unique blend of ingredients, piri piri sauce is sure to elevate your culinary creations to new heights.

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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

Ingredients

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!

PIRI PIRI CHICKEN

Piri Piri Chicken image

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

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

Ingredients

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.
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Tips:

Choose the right type of chili peppers. Piri piri peppers are the traditional choice, but you can also use other types of chili peppers, such as cayenne peppers or jalapeños. The spiciness of the sauce will depend on the type of chili peppers you use.
Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. Fresh chili peppers, garlic, and herbs will give your sauce the best flavor.
Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors. You can add other ingredients to your sauce, such as lemon juice, orange juice, or honey, to create a unique flavor profile.
Let the sauce simmer for a while to allow the flavors to develop. The longer you simmer the sauce, the more flavorful it will be.
Taste the sauce as you go and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may need to add more chili peppers, salt, or vinegar to get the perfect flavor.

Conclusion:

Piri piri sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. It is especially popular in Portuguese cuisine, but it can also be found in other cuisines around the world. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to spice up your meals, give piri piri sauce a try. You won't be disappointed.

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