Description
Piri piri fried chicken is a spicy, flavorful dish with African and Portuguese roots. The chicken is marinated in a fiery piri piri sauce, then fried to crispy perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 3 tbsp piri piri sauce
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix piri piri sauce, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Coat chicken pieces with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Combine flour and paprika in a separate bowl.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Dredge marinated chicken in flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Fry chicken in batches for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
- Adjust piri piri sauce quantity for preferred spice level.
- Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature.
- Let chicken rest 5 minutes after frying for juicier meat.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: African-Portuguese Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh + 1 drumstick
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: piri piri chicken, spicy fried chicken, African chicken recipe, Portuguese chicken