Spicy Piri Piri Grilled Chicken
Portuguese fire-grilled chicken coated in a bright, punchy chili-garlic marinade. Ready in 25 minutes with a char that screams restaurant-quality.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 580
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Combine chilies, garlic, lemon juice and zest, paprika, olive oil, and a pinch of salt in a blender. Pulse until a loose paste forms.
Step 2
Rub the marinade all over the chicken pieces, getting it under the skin and into any crevices. Let sit for 5 minutes.
Step 3
Heat a grill or heavy cast iron skillet over medium-high until very hot, about 2 minutes.
Step 4
Sear chicken skin-side down without moving for 4 minutes until skin chars deeply and pulls away easily.
Step 5
Flip and sear the other side for 3–4 minutes until golden, then roast in a 400°F oven for 8 minutes until cooked through.
Step 6
Let rest 2 minutes, then serve hot with any pan drippings spooned on top.
Tools you’ll need
- blender or food processor
- 12-inch cast iron skillet or grill
- sheet pan (if finishing in oven)
- meat thermometer (optional, target 165°F)
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