Traditional Portuguese Piri Piri Sauce for Chicken
Transform your chicken dishes with the bold, fiery flavors of this Traditional Portuguese Piri Piri Sauce, a quintessential staple of Portuguese cuisine. Made with fresh red chili peppers, charred red bell pepper, and a harmonious blend of garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, and zesty lemon juice, this homemade sauce packs a punch of vibrant, smoky spice. Perfect as a marinade, basting sauce, or dipping sauce, this Piri Piri recipe elevates grilled or roasted chicken to new heights with its complexity and depth. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, this versatile sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, making it a go-to addition for spicing up mealtime. Whether you're hosting a barbecue or craving an elevated weeknight dinner, this authentic Portuguese Piri Piri Sauce is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces Fresh red chili peppers (bird’s eye or similar)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves
- 120 ml Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons White vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by prepping the red chili peppers. Remove their stems and slice them in half lengthwise. If you prefer a slightly milder sauce, you can remove some of the seeds.
Roast the red bell pepper over an open flame or under a broiler until its skin is charred and blistered. Place the pepper in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap for 5 minutes, then peel off the skin. Remove the seeds and cut it into chunks.
Place the chopped chilies, roasted red bell pepper, garlic cloves, olive oil, white vinegar, lemon juice, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper into a blender or food processor.
Blend the mixture until smooth. If you prefer a slightly thinner consistency, you can add 1-2 tablespoons of water and pulse again.
Transfer the sauce to a small saucepan and heat it over low heat for about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.
Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool to room temperature before transferring it to a sterilized jar or bottle. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Use this Piri Piri sauce as a marinade, basting sauce, or dipping sauce for grilled or roasted chicken. Enjoy its bold and spicy flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1107 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.6 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.8 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2374 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.0 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 482 mg | 10% | |
*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.
