Authentic Portuguese Piri Piri Chicken

Ingredients

• Chicken pieces (legs, thighs, breasts) (1.5 kg)
• Salt (1 teaspoon, or to taste)
• Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon, or to taste)
• Paprika (1 teaspoon)
• Garlic cloves (4, minced)
• Lemon juice (2 tablespoons)
• Olive oil (3 tablespoons)
• Homemade Piri Piri sauce (1/2 cup)
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• Bird's eye chilies (10)
• Garlic (2 cloves)
• Olive oil (1/2 cup)
• White vinegar (1/4 cup)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon)

Instructions

1. To make the Piri Piri sauce, combine bird's eye chilies, garlic, olive oil, white vinegar, and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth.
2. In a large bowl, combine minced garlic, paprika, olive oil, lemon juice, Piri Piri sauce, salt, and pepper.
3. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and toss to coat. Cover the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
4. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Ensure the grill grates are clean and lightly oiled to prevent the chicken from sticking.
5. Grill the chicken pieces for about 20 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the skin is crispy and golden.
6. Serve the Portuguese Piri Piri Chicken with a side of rice, salad, or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.