Peri Peri Chicken

Grilled over gas until beautifully charred and juicy, this Peri Peri Chicken is coated in a fiery, flavour-packed marinade that delivers the perfect balance of smoky heat, freshness, and tender, succulent chicken.

INGREDIENTS

For the chicken:

  • 4 chicken breasts 
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Peri Peri Marinade:

  • 1 tbsp paprika 
  • 1 tbsp peri peri seasoning 
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano 
  • 1 tsp garlic paste 
  • 1 tsp salt  
  • 1 tsp pepper 
  • Handful of fresh parsley, chopped

To serve:

  • Chives, chopped 
  • Lemon wedges
RECIPE ESSENTIALS
  • Serves: 4 people 
  • BBQ setup: Direct cooking 
  • BBQ target temperature: 180–200°C 
  • Cooking time: 20-25 minutes
  • Flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness by placing them between two sheets of parchment paper and gently hitting them with a rolling pin. This helps the chicken cook evenly.

  • Add the chicken breasts to a mixing bowl, along with the paprika, peri peri seasoning, dried oregano, garlic paste, salt, pepper, fresh parsley, and olive oil.
  • Mix well until each chicken breast is fully coated in the marinade. Cover and leave to marinate in the fridge for 1-2 hours.

  • Towards the end of the marinating time, preheat your gas BBQ to 180-200°C and lightly oil the grills to prevent the chicken from sticking.
  • Place the chicken breasts directly onto the grill and cook for 8-10 minutes per side, turning once, until they’re nicely charred and the internal temperate reaches 75°C.

  • Remove the chicken from the BBQ and finish with freshly chopped chives and a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving with your favourite BBQ sides.

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