Posted on Saturday, September 21, 2024 in
Chicken Recipes
Portuguese Piri Piri Chicken with Fries
Portuguese piri piri chicken with fries recipe is a spicy, marinated roasted chicken dish served with crispy sweet potato fries.
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| Preparation time | 15 min |
| Cooking Time | 50 min |
| Ready In | 1 h 5 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
Ingredients
4 chicken legs (with thighs)4 cloves of garlicSalt (to taste)1 pinch of black pepper1 pinch of paprika3 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon red pepper flakesPiri-piri sauce, to tasteOlive oil, as needed4 medium sweet potatoes, cut into sticks
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Preparation
- Start by mixing the olive oil, vegetable oil, lemon juice, paprika, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, piri-piri sauce to taste, salt, and pepper.
- Crush this mixture well using a mortar and pestle or a food processor.
- Wash the chicken legs, dry them well, and brush them with the marinade you prepared.
- Then, fry the chicken in a little olive oil over high heat for about 6 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking tray, cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 30 minutes.
- Remove the aluminum foil, flip the chicken, and continue cooking for another 10-15 minutes.
- Fry the sweet potato sticks while the chicken is in the oven, once done, absorb any access oil on kitchen paper towels and season with salt to taste.
- Serve the chicken and fries hot, accompanied by a salad.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Receitas e Menus
Posted by: Eddy
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