Back to 4 servings 4 whole chicken legs, thighs and drumsticks attached, skin-on, bone-in 3 tbsp lemon juice 4 clove garlic, minced 2 tsp salt 2 red Thai chilies, you can use more if you like a spicier dish 2 clove garlic, roughly chopped juice of one whole lemon salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 tsp sweet or smoked paprika 0.25 cup olive oil chopped fresh parsley, for garnish lemon wedges, for serving
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1 Step 1: Place chicken in a roasting pan and set aside.2 Step 2: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and garlic. Pour the lemon mixture over the chicken and coat all around.3 Step 3: Season the chicken with salt; cover and let sit on the kitchen counter for 30 to 60 minutes.4 Step 4: In the meantime, chop the chilies and garlic and add them to a blender or food processor. Add in lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and pulse until blended. Add paprika and oil; process until smooth and completely combined.5 Step 5: Taste for seasonings and add more chilies or salt and pepper if you want. You can also add a little bit of sugar to sweeten the sauce.6 Step 6: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.7 Step 7: Roast the chicken for about 32 to 35 minutes, or until cooked through. Baste with its juices halfway through cooking. The chicken is done when its internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Use an instant-read thermometer for accuracy.8 Step 8: In the meantime, preheat a griddle pan to medium-hot.9 Step 9: Remove the chicken from the oven and brush it with the prepared Piri Piri Sauce all over. Save some sauce for serving.10 Step 10: Add the chicken pieces to the hot griddle pan and cook for 2 minutes or until browned and starting to char.11 Step 11: Flip the chicken over and continue to cook for 2 minutes, or until browned on the opposite side.12 Step 12: Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes.13 Step 13: Garnish with parsley and serve it with lemon wedges and remaining Piri Piri sauce.getsaucepan.com/r/0f36c95c-5e4d-456f-9309-92516b024832 · Original: https://diethood.com/piri-piri-chicken/
