20-Min Piri Piri Chicken with Beans & Salad
Pan-seared chicken thighs with a fiery piri piri sauce, served with garlicky stewed beans and fresh salad. Portuguese heat in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Blend chilis, garlic, lime juice, and paprika with 2 tbsp olive oil into a rough paste.
Step 2
Pat chicken thighs dry. Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
Step 3
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
Step 4
Sear chicken 5 minutes per side without moving until golden and cooked through.
Step 5
Spoon piri piri sauce over chicken, then add beans and 1/4 cup water to the skillet.
Step 6
Simmer 3 minutes until sauce coats the chicken and beans are warmed through.
Step 7
Toss salad greens with a pinch of salt and squeeze of lime, then plate alongside chicken.
Tools you’ll need
- blender or food processor
- 12-inch skillet
- paper towels
- wooden spoon
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