CHRISTMAS PERI PERI CHICKEN

Ingredients

– 1 butterfly chicken
– 2 tbsp olive oil
– Juice of 2 limes
– 4 cloves garlic (crushed or grated)
– 2 tsp oregano
– 2 tsp smoked paprika
– 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
– ½ tsp salt and black pepper

Peri Peri Sauce:**

– 1 red capsicum (chopped)
– 1 red onion (chopped)
– ½ cup oil (sunflower or vegetable )
– 1 tsp sweet paprika
– 1 tsp smoked paprika
– 2 tsp cayenne pepper
– 1.5 tsp salt
– 4 garlic cloves (peeled)
– 2 habanero chilies (deseeded, halved)
– ¼ tsp white pepper
– Zest and juice of 1 lemon
– 4 tbsp lemon juice

Method

1. Marinate Chicken:
Combine olive oil, lime juice, garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, sweet chili sauce, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken in marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

2. Prepare Peri Peri Sauce:
– Preheat oven to 180°C.
– Place capsicum and onion on a baking tray, drizzle with 2 tbsp oil, and toss with paprika, cayenne, and 1 tsp salt. Roast for 20 mins.
– Add garlic and habanero, roast for another 10-15 mins.
– Blend roasted ingredients with white pepper, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.

3. Cook Chicken:
Preheat BBQ grill to medium-high. Grill marinated chicken for 20-25 mins, basting with Peri Peri sauce. If needed, finish cooking in the oven at 180°C for 20-30 mins.