Portuguese Piri Piri Chicken

Submitted by Lennie

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

 

• Ready In: 24hrs 50mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 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

directions

1. In large glass bowl, combine all ingredients except chicken; mix well.
2. Add chicken, turning to coat.
3. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours, turning occasionally; can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours if you want to make it ahead.
4. Reserving marinade, place chicken, skin side down, on a greased grill over medium heat; close lid and cook for 10 minutes.
5. Turn and brush with marinade; cook for 30 to 40 minutes or until juices run clear when chicken is pierced.
6. 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.

Reviews

[dale7793]

We loved this. I served it with Lemony rice pilaf (also by Lennie). The chicken was lovely and tender and very tasty.

 

[Graybert]

I have made this many many many times!! I am Portuguese and this is one of our signature dishes! I recommend marinating it for a long time - the longer the better! Now to make it a real portugese traditional meal, serve this with thin french fries, white rice made in the oven with chicken broth and a green salad with tomatoes and onions. Trust me, you'll love it!! This can also be made in the oven, but it does taste better on the BBQ.

 

[Dawn399]

The chicken was very flavorful. I first doubled the marinade and took half and rubbed it under the skin of the chicken and poured the other half over the chicken and marinated for 24 hours. I made a third batch (without red pepper flakes) and my husband brushed it over the chicken as it grilled. Very, Very good!

 

[saleemyasmine]

I tried this recipe several time,it's exellent recipe. Thanks a lot

 

[djunqx]

Try with REAL piri-piri chilies- Cost Plus world Market carries them, also called African Bird Pepper, I think..... but use very little piri-piri to begin with, it can get spicy (I like it with 2 teaspoons but I'm warning people!) With real piri piri, a great recipe