My easy peri peri chicken | Jamie Oliver recipes (2024)

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My easy peri peri chicken

Garlic, smoked paprika, harissa, mint & chunky potato wedges

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Garlic, smoked paprika, harissa, mint & chunky potato wedges

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“Perfect with a side of veg, slaw and peri peri sauce, this recipe is a definite crowd-pleaser. ”

Serves 6

Cooks In1 hour 30 minutes

DifficultyNot too tricky

7 WaysChickenPotato

Nutrition per serving
  • Calories 501 25%

  • Fat 20.9g 30%

  • Saturates 4.9g 25%

  • Sugars 6.4g 7%

  • Salt 0.8g 13%

  • Protein 38.4g 77%

  • Carbs 42.2g 16%

  • Fibre 4.3g -

Of an adult's reference intake

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By Jamie Oliver

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Ingredients

  • 2 onions
  • 10 fresh mixed-colour chillies
  • 1 bulb of garlic
  • 2 tablespoons rose harissa
  • 1 heaped teaspoon smoked paprika
  • red wine vinegar
  • olive oil
  • 1 x 1.5 kg whole chicken , the best quality you can afford
  • 1.2 kg potatoes
  • 4 sprigs of mint

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Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas 4.
  2. Peel and quarter the onions and place in a large roasting tray. Prick and add the whole chillies. Halve the unpeeled garlic bulb across the middle and add to the tray with the harissa, paprika, a pinch of sea salt and black pepper, 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  3. Use a large sharp knife to carefully cut down the back of the chicken, so you can open it out flat. Add to the tray and toss well, rubbing all that flavour into the bird.
  4. Place the chicken, breast side up, directly on the top bars of the oven with the tray of onions beneath it. Roast for 1 hour, or until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
  5. Scrub the potatoes, chop lengthways into chunky wedges, toss with 1 tablespoon of oil and a pinch of seasoning, then arrange in a single layer on your largest roasting tray and place in the oven below the onions.
  6. After 30 minutes, remove the onion tray from the oven, basting the chicken with any juices from the tray. Shake the wedges and move up to sit under the chicken for the remaining 30 minutes.
  7. For the sauce, halve and deseed the chillies, squeeze half the soft garlic flesh out of the skins, then blitz both in a blender with the onions and all the tasty juices from the tray, half the mint leaves and 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar until smooth, adding a good splash of water, if needed, then season to perfection.
  8. Serve the chicken with the wedges and peri peri sauce, scattered with the rest of the mint leaves and roasted garlic.

Tips

– If you want to up your veg count, add parsnips and carrots to the potatoes.
– Make a super-fast rainbow slaw to serve on the side by coarsely grating crunchy veg and fruit such as white cabbage, carrot and apple, maybe even some corn on the cob, then dress with natural yoghurt and wholegrain mustard. A total joy.

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My easy peri peri chicken | Jamie Oliver recipes (2024)

FAQs

How do you use Nando PERi-PERi? ›

Available in a range of heat and flavors, Nando's PERi-PERi sauce can be used for dipping, basting, and pouring—you name it. You probably already know how well it goes with chicken, check out how it transforms pork, seafood and vegetables, too.

What is the best way to use PERi-PERi sauce? ›

Dipping Sauce: Enjoy it as a dipping sauce for chicken wings, french fries, or bread. Sandwiches and Burgers: Drizzle peri-peri sauce over sandwiches or burgers for a spicy kick. Rice and Pasta: Stir it into cooked rice or pasta for a spicy, saucy accompaniment.

What is PERi-PERi marinade made of? ›

What Is Peri-Peri Sauce Made From? Recipes vary, but peri-peri sauce is typically made from crushed chiles, lemon, pepper, garlic, salt, onion, bay leaves, vinegar, and oil. To make peri-peri sauce, all of the ingredients are pureed together.

What is a good side dish for piri piri chicken? ›

Discover easy, tasty sides for piri piri chicken - including sweet potato mash, creamy coleslaw, salads, couscous, corn on the cob, & more.

How to use Nando's peri peri sauce as a marinade? ›

For quick flavour, pour at least half of this bottle over 500g of chicken, meat or veggies and let it bathe in PERi-PERi goodness for 30 mins. When you're ready, barbecue, grill or cook to your heart's content.

What to put nandos peri peri sauce on? ›

What goes well with this PERi-PERi sauce? We say chicken! (then again, we would). Truth is, this sauce goes well with almost anything - meat, fish or vegetables.

What are the side effects of peri-peri sauce? ›

Peri Peri Products side effects

Side Effects of Peri Peri are Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Parkinsonism, Sedation, Dizziness, Weight gain, Akathisia (inability to stay still), Anxiety, Gastrointestinal symptom, Increased prolactin level in blood.

Can you use peri sauce as marinade? ›

How to use? Medium PERi-PERi sauce pairs well with everything, including chicken, meat, fish, rice, and vegetables. Marinate, splash, dash, dip or simply cook with it.

Should you refrigerate peri-peri sauce? ›

Good to know stuff

Glass bottle with metal screw cap and tamper proof seal. Shake well before use, the bottle too. Once opened, refrigerate and use within 3 months.

Is peri peri chicken African or Portuguese? ›

While Peri-Peri is a South African staple it's the Mozambique Portuguese who introduced it into the country and if you're visiting South Africa and want the best Peri-Peri experience it's the Portuguese restaurants to look for. Growing up in South Africa Johannesburg was the mecca for Peri-Peri chicken and prawns.

What is the key ingredient in marinade? ›

A typical marinade is made up of three essential components: an acid (such as vinegar, wine, or citrus), an oil (such as olive oil or sesame oil), and a flavouring agent (such as herbs and spices).

What is the difference between PERi PERi and piri piri? ›

Piri-piri, peri-peri or peli-peli is the name used in Portuguese and a number of African languages to describe the African bird's-eye chili. The variations in spelling derive from the various pronunciations of the word in parts of Africa, although 'piri-piri' is the correct spelling in Portuguese.

Does garlic go with PERi PERi? ›

Our PERi-PERi chilli pepper – also known as the African Bird's Eye chilli – is mixed with garlic, fresh lemons and other tasty ingredients to make our bastes in a range of flavors and heat.

Is piri piri Mexican? ›

It comes from Mozambique

PERi-PERi is an important part of Mozambique's history, as the sauce reflects the blend of cultures present in the country for centuries. PERi-PERi chicken eventually made its way across the border to South Africa, but it all started in Mozambique.

What is PERi-PERi seasoning used for? ›

Either Spanish Piri-Piri or Ethiopian Berbere serve as the perfect spicy seasoning for this quick and easy version of Korean style kimchi. Use the tangy condiment to add firey heat to your favorite rice or noodle dish. It's also a great topping for grilled meats and veggies.

How do you use Nandos Spice? ›

Pop 4 chicken breasts (approx. 500g) in the bag, add your spice, fold the open edge of the bag twice and crease tightly. Give it a gentle shake to spread the spice. Preheat your oven to 190°C then place the bag on a baking tray with the seams tightly folded and facing downwards.

What does Nando's PERi-PERi taste like? ›

It's made with simple ingredients like water, vinegar, and salt, along with peri-peri pepper, lemon, onion, and garlic. So, is Nando's Peri Peri Sauce a sub or a scrub? It's definitely a sub. The flavor is spicy and delicious, with a nice tangy kick from the vinegar and lemon.

Does Nando's peri peri sauce need to be refrigerated? ›

Once opened, refrigerate and use within 3 months.

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