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Peri Peri Chicken

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 10 people

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 10 chicken leg quarters
  • 2 tbsp grapeseed oil
  • 2 tbsp all purpose seasoning
  • ½ tbsp smoked paprika
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter

Peri Peri Sauce

  • 3 red bell peppers chopped
  • 2 red onions halved
  • 1 head of garlic top removed
  • 2 tbsp sherry wine vinegar
  • 3 scotch bonnet or habanero peppers stems removed
  • zest and juice of one lemon
  • 2 tbsp grapeseed oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • To a bowl, season chicken with oil, all purpose seasoning, and smoked paprika. Massage well and set aside to marinate until your sauce is done.
  • Set oven to 450℉. Broil red peppers, onions, and garlic until peppers are blistered, turning frequently.
  • Add vegetables to blender along with remaining sauce ingredients. Blend until smooth and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add one cup of sauce to chicken and allow to marinate for an additional 30 minutes.
  • Bake chicken on 375℉ for 40-45 minutes in a cast iron skillet with butter. Baste every 15 minutes.
  • Remove form oven and serve immediately.