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20-Min Piri Piri Chicken with Beans & Salad

Pan-seared chicken thighs with a fiery piri piri sauce, served with garlicky stewed beans and fresh salad. Portuguese heat in under 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
480
Protein
48g
20-Min Piri Piri Chicken with Beans & Salad
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Blend chilis, garlic, lime juice, and paprika with 2 tbsp olive oil into a rough paste.

  2. Step 2

    Pat chicken thighs dry. Season with salt and pepper on both sides.

  3. Step 3

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.

  4. Step 4

    Sear chicken 5 minutes per side without moving until golden and cooked through.

  5. Step 5

    Spoon piri piri sauce over chicken, then add beans and 1/4 cup water to the skillet.

  6. Step 6

    Simmer 3 minutes until sauce coats the chicken and beans are warmed through.

  7. Step 7

    Toss salad greens with a pinch of salt and squeeze of lime, then plate alongside chicken.

Tools you’ll need

  • blender or food processor
  • 12-inch skillet
  • paper towels
  • wooden spoon

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