Sugar-Free Piri Piri Chicken
Get ready to spice up your dinner table with this flavorful and healthier twist on a classic: Sugar-Free Piri Piri Chicken. This zesty dish features juicy, oven-roasted chicken legs marinated in a vibrant homemade Piri Piri sauce made with fresh red bell peppers, fiery chili peppers, garlic, and a blend of lemon juice, smoked paprika, and oregano. Completely free of added sugars, this recipe packs bold, smoky heat while staying light and wholesome. Perfect for a family dinner or meal prep, this easy-to-make dish takes just 15 minutes of prep time before baking to perfection. Serve with roasted vegetables or a refreshing salad for a complete, guilt-free meal that’s brimming with flavor and nutrition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken legs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 2 medium red chili peppers
- 4 large garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a blender or food processor, combine the red bell pepper, red chili peppers, garlic cloves, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and olive oil.
Puree the ingredients until well combined and smooth to form the Piri Piri marinade.
Place the chicken legs in a large bowl or a resealable plastic bag and pour over the marinade.
Massage the marinade into the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 4 hours for a more intense flavor.
Place the marinated chicken legs in a baking dish, ensuring they are skin side up and well spaced apart.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crispy and slightly charred.
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Serve hot with your choice of sides like a crisp salad or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1189 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.5 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.2 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 454 mg | 151% | |
| Sodium | 1648 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.7 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 88.1 g | 176% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1577 mg | 34% | |
*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.
