Crispy Piri-Piri Chicken
Portuguese-style roasted chicken with a spicy garlic-chili marinade that chars golden and crispy. One pan, 75 minutes total — worth every minute of anticipation.
- Total time
- 75 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 3 lb whole chicken, cut into pieces (or 2 lb chicken thighs)
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 whole red chili peppers, chopped (or 1 tsp red pepper flakes)
- 1 whole lemon (juiced)
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Arrange in a large roasting pan or cast-iron skillet.
- 2
Combine minced garlic, chopped chili, lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- 3
Rub the marinade all over the chicken, coating both sides generously. Let sit for 15 minutes at room temperature.
- 4
Preheat oven to 425°F. Roast chicken uncovered for 50–60 minutes, until skin is deep golden and an instant-read thermometer reaches 165°F in the thickest part.
- 5
Remove from oven and rest for 5 minutes before serving. The skin should be crackling and the pan drippings deep and rich.
Tools you’ll need
- large roasting pan or 12-inch cast-iron skillet
- instant-read meat thermometer
- paper towels
- small mixing bowl
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