Dairy-Free Peri Peri Chicken
Elevate your dinner game with this zesty and flavorful Dairy-Free Peri Peri Chicken, a bold twist on the beloved classic! Featuring tender, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs marinated in a vibrant homemade peri peri sauce, this dish delivers just the right balance of heat, tang, and smokiness. Crafted with fresh red bell pepper, fiery bird's eye chilies, and aromatic spices like smoked paprika and oregano, this marinade penetrates deep into the meat, especially when infused under the skin. Grilled to perfection, the chicken boasts a crispy exterior paired with succulent, juicy bites. Perfect for weeknight dinners or backyard barbecues, this dish is entirely dairy-free and pairs wonderfully with grilled veggies or a refreshing salad. Ready in just an hour with minimal prep time, it’s a sure way to impress your guests with restaurant-quality flavor right at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 pieces Bird's eye chilies
- 6 large Garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons White vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing the peri peri sauce. In a blender, combine the chopped red bell pepper, bird's eye chilies, garlic cloves, smoked paprika, oregano, olive oil, lemon juice, white vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
Reserve about 1/3 cup of the peri peri sauce for serving, and pour the remaining sauce over the chicken thighs.
Coat the chicken thighs thoroughly with the sauce, making sure to get some under the skin for extra flavor.
Cover the chicken and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to marinate, preferably overnight for enhanced flavors.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Once heated, place the marinated chicken thighs on the grill, skin side down, and grill for 10 minutes.
Flip the chicken thighs and continue grilling for an additional 20-30 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is crispy.
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Serve the Dairy-Free Peri Peri Chicken with a side of reserved sauce and enjoy with your choice of sides like grilled vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1892 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 150.3 g | 193% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.3 g | 176% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 486 mg | 162% | |
| Sodium | 2871 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.2 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.1 g | ||
| Protein | 112.9 g | 226% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1768 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
