PERI PERI MARINADE (PILI PILI)

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Peri Peri, the national hot sauce of Zimbabwe, is an ancestor of many of our Acadian (and other southern) hot sauces.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Peppers

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 -5 fresh hot chili peppers, chopped (such as jalapeno, habanero)
1/2 cup lemon juice or 1/2 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (to taste) or 1 tablespoon red pepper (to taste)
3 -4 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
4 -5 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a blender and process to a smooth paste. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours to allow flavours to develop.
  • Prior to cooking, I recommend seasoning lightly with additional kosher salt.
  • Suggested cooking method: Coat chicken pieces in the marinade until they are completely coated. Cover and let marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
  • For oven cooking, it's important that the chicken pieces be arranged with no space between them. Using a dish that is too large will cause the sauce to burn off when cooking.
  • Another authentic cooking method is to "butterfly" a whole chicken, which is to split a cleaned whole chicken down the center enough to allow it to lie flat, but without cutting it into two pieces. Then flatten it by hitting it with a mallet or sturdy bottle and coating the chicken with Peri Peri and marinating overnight before grilling.

Sohaib Rahim
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this marinade was surprisingly mild. It had just the right amount of heat.


Taqi Ahmed
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This marinade is so easy to make and it really packs a punch of flavor.


Aashish Gairal123
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I love the smoky, spicy flavor of this marinade. It's perfect for grilled chicken or fish.


Brandon Duty
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This marinade is a great way to change up your grilled chicken routine.


Josephine Shindano
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken and this marinade definitely delivered. It's a keeper!


Gospel Waate
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I used this marinade on some chicken skewers and they were a huge hit at my party.


Arafat K
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This marinade is a great way to add some excitement to your weeknight chicken dinner.


Ayesha Durrani
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I loved the crispy, charred exterior of the chicken. The marinade really helped to lock in the flavor.


md. rashel
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this marinade was surprisingly mild. It had just the right amount of heat.


Jason Simpson
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This marinade is so flavorful and easy to make. I'll definitely be using it again.


Manon
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I've made this marinade several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect way to add some spice to your grilled chicken.


Antonia Turner
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This marinade is a must-try for any fan of peri peri chicken. It's sure to become a new favorite.


Rais Ali
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I love the smoky flavor that this marinade gives to grilled chicken. It's so unique and delicious.


Chaudhry Raees
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This marinade is so easy to make and it produces amazing results. I highly recommend it!


Lydia_sun
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I've tried many peri peri marinades, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of spicy and flavorful.


shahzad nawaz
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This marinade is a game-changer! It takes grilled chicken to the next level.


Chris Santos
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I love the versatility of this marinade. I've used it on chicken, fish, and shrimp and it's always delicious.


Tim Hall
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This is the best peri peri marinade I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing.


Heye Hdye
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I made this marinade for grilled chicken and it was a hit! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be using this marinade again.