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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
Crispy Piri-Piri Chicken
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Arrange in a large roasting pan or cast-iron skillet.

  2. Step 2

    Combine minced garlic, chopped chili, lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

  3. Step 3

    Rub the marinade all over the chicken, coating both sides generously. Let sit for 15 minutes at room temperature.

  4. Step 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. Step 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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