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20-Min Piri Piri Chicken & Roasted Potatoes

Charred chicken thighs coated in a fiery piri piri paste of chilies, garlic, and lemon, served alongside crispy roasted potatoes. Bold, smoky, and ready in 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
520
Protein
42g
20-Min Piri Piri Chicken & Roasted Potatoes
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Blend chilies, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, and 1 tbsp olive oil into a fiery paste.

  2. Step 2

    Coat chicken thighs generously with piri piri paste. Toss potatoes with remaining 2 tbsp oil and salt.

  3. Step 3

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Working in batches, sear chicken skin-side down 4 minutes until golden.

  4. Step 4

    Flip chicken and scatter potatoes around the pan. Cook 5 minutes until potatoes begin to color.

  5. Step 5

    Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook 6 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally.

  6. Step 6

    Serve hot with lemon wedges and fresh cilantro if you have it.

Tools you’ll need

  • blender or food processor
  • 12-inch skillet with lid
  • instant-read thermometer
  • cutting board and knife

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