Spicy Peri-Peri Roasted Chicken

Name: Spicy Peri-Peri Roasted Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 110 min
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: {'group': 'Peri-Peri Sauce', 'item': '2 red bell peppers, sliced'}; {'group': 'Peri-Peri Sauce', 'item': '2 red onions, chopped'}; {'group': 'Peri-Peri Sauce', 'item': '120ml sunflower oil'}; {'group': 'Peri-Peri Sauce', 'item': '1 tsp paprika'}; {'group': 'Peri-Peri Sauce', 'item': '1 tsp smoked paprika'}; {'group': 'Peri-Peri Sauce', 'item': '2 tsp cayenne pepper'}; {'group': 'Peri-Peri Sauce', 'item': '1 tsp salt'}; {'group': 'Peri-Peri Sauce', 'item': '4 garlic cloves, peeled'}; {'group': 'Peri-Peri Sauce', 'item': '2 red serrano chillies, deseeded'}; {'group': 'Peri-Peri Sauce', 'item': "10 dried African bird's eye chillies"}; {'group': 'Peri-Peri Sauce', 'item': '1/4 tsp white pepper'}; {'group': 'Peri-Peri Sauce', 'item': 'Zest and juice of 1 lemon'}; {'group': 'Peri-Peri Sauce', 'item': '1/4 tsp dried rosemary'}; {'group': 'Peri-Peri Sauce', 'item': '4 tbsp red wine vinegar'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 medium chicken (1.4-1.6kg)'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1/2 tsp salt'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1/2 tsp ground black pepper'}

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Discover the fiery flavors of Spicy Peri-Peri Roasted Chicken! This succulent dish, featuring red bell peppers and onions, is perfect for spice lovers and family dinners alike.

1166 kcal /serving 1 hr 30 mins Serves 4 Medium African

Ingredients

Metric Imperial

{'group': 'Peri-Peri Sauce', 'item': '2 red bell peppers, sliced'}
{'group': 'Peri-Peri Sauce', 'item': '2 red onions, chopped'}
{'group': 'Peri-Peri Sauce', 'item': '120ml sunflower oil'}
{'group': 'Peri-Peri Sauce', 'item': '1 tsp paprika'}
{'group': 'Peri-Peri Sauce', 'item': '1 tsp smoked paprika'}
{'group': 'Peri-Peri Sauce', 'item': '2 tsp cayenne pepper'}
{'group': 'Peri-Peri Sauce', 'item': '1 tsp salt'}
{'group': 'Peri-Peri Sauce', 'item': '4 garlic cloves, peeled'}
{'group': 'Peri-Peri Sauce', 'item': '2 red serrano chillies, deseeded'}
{'group': 'Peri-Peri Sauce', 'item': "10 dried African bird's eye chillies"}
{'group': 'Peri-Peri Sauce', 'item': '1/4 tsp white pepper'}
{'group': 'Peri-Peri Sauce', 'item': 'Zest and juice of 1 lemon'}
{'group': 'Peri-Peri Sauce', 'item': '1/4 tsp dried rosemary'}
{'group': 'Peri-Peri Sauce', 'item': '4 tbsp red wine vinegar'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 medium chicken (1.4-1.6kg)'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1/2 tsp salt'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1/2 tsp ground black pepper'}

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F (175°C)).
Slice the red peppers and chop the red onions into large chunks.
Deseed and slice the serrano chillies.
Zest and juice the lemon.

Cooking

Place the peppers and onions on a baking tray, drizzle with 2 tbsp of sunflower oil, and sprinkle with paprika, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt.
Roast for 20 mins.
Add garlic and serrano chillies, roast for another 10 mins.
Blend roasted vegetables with dried chillies, white pepper, lemon zest and juice, dried rosemary, remaining sunflower oil, and red wine vinegar until smooth.
Spatchcock the chicken by removing the backbone and flattening it.
Place the chicken on a baking tray, coat with one-third of the sauce, and season with salt and black pepper.
Roast for 45 mins, baste with more sauce, and roast for an additional 10-15 mins until cooked through.

Plating & Serving

Let the chicken rest for 10 mins before serving.
Serve with the remaining peri-peri sauce on the side.

Notes

The peri-peri sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Suggested Sides

rice grilled vegetables

Nutrition per Serving

1166 Calories

74.3g Protein 63% DV

25.8g Carbs 9% DV

85.5g Fat 109% DV

5.8g Fiber 15% DV

13.1g Sugars

1156mg Sodium 77% DV

281mg Cholesterol 80% DV

Diet Type	Low Carb
Health Labels	Sugar Conscious Keto Friendly Dairy Free Gluten Free Wheat Free Egg Free Milk Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Sugar Added Sulphite Free Kosher