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Ingredients
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10 African bird's eye chile peppers
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1 bunch cilantro
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 teaspoons white vinegar
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2 limes, juiced
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1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, or to taste
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1 chicken breast, cut in half
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2 chicken leg quarters with skin
Directions
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Use rubber gloves to mince chiles and place them into a mixing bowl. Add cilantro, garlic, vegetable oil, vinegar, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix piri piri sauce well.
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Place chicken breasts and legs into a resealable plastic bag. Pour in piri piri sauce, seal the bag, and shake gently to cover chicken completely. Put the bag in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 4 hours.
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Remove the bag from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before cooking to allow chicken to come to room temperature.
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Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
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Remove chicken from the bag; discard bag and cilantro. Cook chicken on the preheated grill, rotating as necessary to cook evenly, until juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
501 | Calories |
28g | Fat |
6g | Carbs |
54g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
Calories 501 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 28g | 36% |
Saturated Fat 6g | 30% |
Cholesterol 175mg | 58% |
Sodium 1345mg | 58% |
Total Carbohydrate 6g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 54g | 109% |
Vitamin C 74mg | 82% |
Calcium 60mg | 5% |
Iron 4mg | 20% |
Potassium 739mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.