PILI PILI CHICKEN

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Spicy-spicy African chicken pili pili is great served with spiced corn and dill rice pilaf.

Provided by YOLANDA

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African

Time 2h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 teaspoons garlic paste, divided
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
4 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 cups water, divided
¼ cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 teaspoons paprika
4 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons ginger

Steps:

  • Mix 1 teaspoon garlic paste, lemon juice, and salt together in a bowl. Place chicken breasts in a baking pan, spread evenly with the garlic mixture, and refrigerate 2 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Pour oil on marinated chicken in the baking pan. Add 1 cup water and cover baking pan with a lid or aluminum foil.
  • Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 20 minutes. Drain and reserve juices in a saucepan.
  • Transfer baked chicken to the grill. Cook until grill marks have formed on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add remaining 1 cup water, remaining 2 teaspoons garlic paste, vinegar, tomato paste, paprika, black pepper, and ginger to the saucepan with the reserved chicken juices. Bring to a boil and cook sauce until slightly thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add additional tomato paste to reduce spiciness, if desired.
  • Dip cooked chicken breasts into sauce and use remaining sauce as gravy for side dishes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 80.5 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 1039.3 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

Tony Brown
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this chicken was surprisingly mild. The flavors were well-balanced and the chicken was very moist.


Bella Sheppard
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This chicken was delicious! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and it still turned out great. The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Zerox Don
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I made this chicken for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and I received many compliments. Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Hahahah Hezekiah
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out perfectly. I loved the crispy skin and the flavorful sauce.


NOOBPUBGliteking NOOB
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This chicken was delicious! I used a combination of chicken breasts and thighs and it turned out great. The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Grace Hamill
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I'm a big fan of spicy food and this chicken did not disappoint. The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


sam jani
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I made this chicken for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the flavor and the chicken was cooked to perfection.


Andre Ellis
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a delicious meal.


Barbo
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This recipe was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best chicken he's ever had.


Nepal Country
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this chicken was surprisingly mild. The flavors were well-balanced and the chicken was very moist.


Alex Mutisya
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This chicken was delicious! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and it still turned out great. The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Waqar Shah G
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I made this chicken for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and I received many compliments. Thank you for sharing this recipe!


solomon nsiah
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out perfectly. I loved the crispy skin and the flavorful sauce.


Doug Assis
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This chicken was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


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