How To Make Spatchcock Piri-Piri Chicken
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken
- 4 tablespoons piri-piri sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Preheat the grill or oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Spatchcock the chicken by removing the backbone and flattening it out.
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In a bowl, combine piri-piri sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
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Place the chicken in a large ziplock bag and pour the marinade over it. Seal the bag and massage the marinade into the chicken, making sure it’s well coated. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
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If grilling, place the chicken skin-side down on the grill and cook for about 20-25 minutes, then flip and cook for another 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
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If baking, place the chicken on a roasting rack in a baking dish and cook for about 40-45 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
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Remove the chicken from the grill or oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve with extra piri-piri sauce on the side.
Nutrition
- Calories : 390kcal
- Total Fat : 24g
- Saturated Fat : 6g
- Cholesterol : 124mg
- Sodium : 1014mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 2g
- Dietary Fiber : 0g
- Sugar : 1g
- Protein : 40g
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