Description
Peri-Peri Chicken Espetada is a mouthwatering dish that features tender, juicy chicken thighs marinated in zesty peri-peri sauce and grilled to perfection. This recipe is not only vibrant in flavor but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it ideal for family gatherings, barbecues, or weeknight dinners. With a perfect balance of spicy and savory notes, each bite is sure to impress. Serve it on skewers or alongside your favorite sides for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 750 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup peri-peri sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp sugar or honey
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: Blend peri-peri sauce, olive oil, sugar/honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken in a bowl, coat with the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 24 hours).
- Prepare Skewers: Soak bamboo skewers in boiling water for at least 30 minutes.
- Assemble Skewers: Thread marinated chicken onto soaked skewers without overcrowding.
- Preheat Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high for 5-10 minutes.
- Grill the Chicken: Cook skewers for about 7-10 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Rest & Serve: Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg