This easy Portuguese Grilled Piri Piri Chicken is made in the oven and is so good! Also called "Nando's Chicken" after the restaurant that makes this dish, this chicken legs recipe will definitely have people asking for seconds - and thirds!
Servings : 4
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 35 minutesmins
Marinating Time 30 minutesmins
Total Time 1 hourhr20 minutesmins
Ingredients
4wholechicken legs,(thighs and drumsticks attached) skin-on, bone-in
In a small mixing bowl whisk together lemon juice and garlic.
Pour the lemon mixture over the chicken and coat all around.
Season chicken with salt; cover and let sit on the kitchen counter for 30 to 60 minutes.
In the meantime, chop the chillies and garlic; add to a blender or food processor. NOTE: I advise to wear gloves when working with chilies.
Add in lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pulse until blended.
Add paprika and oil; process until smooth and completely combined.
Taste for seasonings and add more chilies, or salt and pepper, if you want. You can also add a little bit of sugar to add a bit of sweetness to the sauce.
Preheat oven to 400˚F.
Roast previously prepared chicken for about 32 to 35 minutes, or until cooked through. Baste with its juices half way through cooking. Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 165˚F. Use an instant read thermometer for accuracy.
In the meantime, preheat a griddle pan to medium-hot.
Remove chicken from oven and brush on prepared Piri Piri Sauce all over. Save some sauce for serving.
Add chicken pieces to hot griddle pan and cook for 2 minutes, or until browned and starting to char.
Flip chicken over and continue to cook for 2 minutes, or until browned on opposite side.
Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges and remaining Piri Piri sauce.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Portuguese
Keyword: easy chicken legs recipe, homemade piri piri chicken, nandos chicken, piri piri chicken recipe