Description
This Peri-Peri Chicken is a flavor-packed dish featuring juicy chicken quarters marinated with vibrant herbs and spices. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, bringing both excitement and homemade comfort to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¾ lb chicken quarters
- 1 red bell pepper
- 4 birds' eye chilies
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1 small onion
- 4 to 5 sprigs thyme
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp paprika
- ¼ cup vinegar
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 bouillon cube
Instructions
- Blend all marinade ingredients until smooth.
- Marinate chicken with the mixture for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Arrange marinated chicken in a baking pan and bake for 30 minutes.
- Flip chicken and baste with remaining marinade, bake for another 30 minutes.
- Use grill function for a few minutes for added char.
- Serve hot with preferred sides.
Notes
Let the chicken marinate overnight for enhanced flavor.
Adjust chilies to control heat level according to your preference.
Ensure chicken pieces are spaced well in the baking pan for even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 150mg