An easy weeknight version of a classic fire roasted piri piri chicken.
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Its traditionally fire roasted or grilled, but for any easy weeknight meal the chicken can be oven roasted!
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What makes this dish special?
This sauce uses birds eye peppers giving the chicken some fiery heat.
This dish almost reminds me oftangy BBQ chicken.
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This poultry is somewhat spicy but not overpowering.
Plus, you get a touch of garlic flavor and tanginess from the vinegar.
Dont worry, the tanginess isnt strong, its just enough.
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Theres also some smoky flavor from the cumin and smoked paprika.
This mouthwatering chicken is easy to make and even easier to eat.
It only requires marinating and then roasting the chicken.
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They are 10 times hotter than jalapeno peppers!
They are used mostly in marinades, soups, and pepper extracts.
you’re free to usually find them online or in specialty grocery stores.
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Why We Marinate Chicken
Its all about the flavor!
Plus, this marinade makes this chicken so juicy!
I wouldnt marinate the chicken for longer than 24 hours because it can over-tenderize the meat making it mushy.
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you’re free to also make this sauce ahead of time and freeze it!
Just store the sauce in a lidded airtight freezer friendly storage container and it will keep for two months.
Just let the sauce defrost in the fridge for several hours then you could use as directed.
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Sometimes I attempt to meal plan by putting marinated meats in the freezer.
Give this a try!
Combine the chicken and marinade in an airtight freezer friendly container and pop it in the freezer.
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Ingredient Swaps and Substitutions
The best part of this recipe?
You could even do a fried chicken recipe with this recipe!
I almost reminds me of a buttermilk marinade for fried chicken.
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Fragrant yellow ricewould be a great side to top this meal!
Plus, the rice is great for soaking up any extra sauce on your plate!
The sauce is almost like a nice little gravy for the rice.
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you could even freeze these leftovers for a quick grab and go meal later.
Just place the leftovers in an airtight container and put them in your freezer.
you might leave them in the freezer for up to four months.
Blend for 60 seconds or until you have a smooth sauce.
Pat the chicken pieces dry using a paper towel and place the chicken pieces in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Pour half of the marinade over the chicken making sure to coat both sides of the chicken.
Cover with aluminum foil and place the baking dish in the fridge.
Marinate the chicken for 3 hours or up to 24 hours.
Place the remaining marinade in an airtight container and store in the fridge until ready to make pan sauce.
Right before youre ready to serve, make the pan sauce.
In a small saucepan over medium-low heat add the remaining marinade.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce heats through, about 2 minutes.
Spoon the pan sauce over the chicken and garnish with cilantro.
Serve with a side dish of your choosing.
