Name: Oven Roasted Piri Piri Chicken
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 teaspoons sweet smoked paprika -; 3 teaspoons kosher salt -; 1 teaspoon black pepper -; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar -; 2 teaspoons ground cumin -; 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves -; 6 fresh basil leaves -; 8 garlic cloves -; 1/2 large white onion cut into large chunks -; 1/4 cup cilantro leaves -; 3 stemmed dried African bird’s eye chili peppers -; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil -; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar -; 1 lemon, juiced -; 4 skin-on chicken leg quarters (thighs and drumsticks attached) -; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, for garnish -

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Ingredients for - Oven Roasted Piri Piri Chicken

1. 3 teaspoons sweet smoked paprika -

2. 3 teaspoons kosher salt -

3. 1 teaspoon black pepper -

4. 1 teaspoon granulated sugar -

5. 2 teaspoons ground cumin -

6. 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves -

7. 6 fresh basil leaves -

8. 8 garlic cloves -

9. 1/2 large white onion cut into large chunks -

10. 1/4 cup cilantro leaves -

11. 3 stemmed dried African bird’s eye chili peppers -

12. 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil -

13. 1/4 cup red wine vinegar -

14. 1 lemon, juiced -

15. 4 skin-on chicken leg quarters (thighs and drumsticks attached) -

16. 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, for garnish -

How to cook deliciously - Oven Roasted Piri Piri Chicken

1. Stage

Make the marinade: Place the paprika, salt, pepper, sugar, cumin, thyme, basil, garlic, onion, cilantro leaves, chili peppers, olive oil, vinegar, and lemon juice into a food processor. Blend for 60 seconds or until you have a smooth sauce.

2. Stage

Pat chicken dry: Pat the chicken pieces dry using a paper towel and place the chicken pieces in a 9x13-inch baking dish.

3. Stage

Marinate the chicken: Pour half of the marinade over the chicken making sure to coat both sides of the chicken. Cover with aluminum foil and place the baking dish in the fridge. Marinate the chicken for 3 hours or up to 24 hours. Place the remaining marinade in an airtight container and store in the fridge until ready to make pan sauce.

4. Stage

Preheat the oven to 400°F. When ready to cook the chicken, preheat the oven and remove the chicken from the fridge and take off the foil.

5. Stage

Roast the chicken: Roast the chicken uncovered for 50 to 60 minutes or until the temperature reaches 165 degrees when inserted with a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken.

6. Stage

Make the pan sauce: Right before you’re ready to serve, make the pan sauce. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat add the remaining marinade. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce heats through, about 2 minutes.

7. Stage

Serve: Spoon the pan sauce over the chicken and garnish with cilantro. Serve with a side dish of your choosing. Did you love the recipe? Give us some stars and leave a comment below!