Description
Peri peri chicken delivers a spicy Portuguese-inspired dish with bold, fiery flavors. Marinated chicken roasts to crispy perfection, promising a memorable meal that will satisfy spice enthusiasts and tantalize palates.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (butterflied)
- 1 cup (240 ml) peri-peri sauce
- 2 tsp (10 ml) sugar or honey
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to a fiery 200ºC/400ºF, creating an ideal culinary environment for transforming chicken into a flavor-packed masterpiece.
- Sauce Fusion: Whisk peri peri sauce with honey in a mixing bowl, creating a harmonious blend of tangy and sweet elements that will elevate the chicken’s profile.
- Seasoning: Massage salt into the chicken, establishing a robust flavor foundation that will complement the vibrant sauce.
- Sauce Application: Position the chicken in an oven-proof dish, meticulously drizzling the peri peri honey mixture to ensure comprehensive coverage, including sneaking the sauce beneath the skin for maximum flavor infusion.
- Oven Transformation: Slide the dish into the preheated oven, allowing the chicken to roast for 45-60 minutes, periodically basting to maintain moisture and intensify the sauce’s caramelization.
- Doneness Check: Verify the chicken’s readiness by piercing the thickest section – crystal-clear juices signal perfect culinary execution.
- Resting Phase: Remove the chicken from the oven, tent with foil for 10 minutes, enabling internal juices to redistribute and ensuring a succulent, tender result.
- Serving: Carve the chicken into elegant slices, presenting a stunning centerpiece accompanied by complementary roasted vegetables or your preferred side dish.
Notes
- Sauce Coating Technique: Drizzle and spread sauce thoroughly under chicken skin for maximum flavor infusion and juiciness.
- Basting Is Critical: Regularly baste chicken every 15-20 minutes to prevent drying and maintain moisture during baking.
- Temperature Precision: Use a meat thermometer to confirm internal chicken temperature reaches 74°C/165°F for safe consumption.
- Resting Period Matters: Allow chicken to rest 10 minutes after baking, which helps redistribute juices and ensures tender, succulent meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg