PORTUGUESE PIRI PIRI CHICKEN

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Posted by request; from The Complete Canadian Living Cookbook. Prep time includes LOTS of marinating time.

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time P1DT50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons grated fresh lemon rind
3 tablespoons lemon juice
10 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons hot pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 (1 kg) lbs chicken pieces

Steps:

  • In large glass bowl, combine all ingredients except chicken; mix well.
  • Add chicken, turning to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours, turning occasionally; can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours if you want to make it ahead.
  • Reserving marinade, place chicken, skin side down, on a greased grill over medium heat; close lid and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Turn and brush with marinade; cook for 30 to 40 minutes or until juices run clear when chicken is pierced.
  • For a less spicy version, replace above marinade with Portuguese Paprika Marinade: 1/3 cup dry white wine, 1 tsp grated lemon rind, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce, and 2 cloves of garlic, minced.

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