PERI PERI CHICKEN Chicken 2 Oct Written By Shilpa Anand Peri Peri Chicken with Spiced Rice , Masala Fries , Salad and Homemade Peri peri sauce.This meal is inspired by Nandos Peri peri chicken meal.This is my versionINGREDIENTS FOR PERI PERI SAUCE AND MARINADE: 1 onion, cubed and layers are separated ½ red bell pepper6-7 cloves of garlic 1-2 thick, long red chillies( not too spicy)or Serrano 3-4 fresh red chillies( spicy)or Thai red chilli Salt to tastePinch of Sugar½ tsp Black pepper1-2 tbsp Vinegar ½ lemon juice1tbsp PAPrika1tbsp Oregano or mixed herbs Lemon jest 1-2 bay leaves 1-2 tbsp oil INSTRUCTIONS:Roast the onions, garlic and peppers until they are slightly charred. You can use 2-3 drops of oil if needed Cool the mixture Mix all other ingredients except oil and bay leaf and blend to pasteTransfer paste into a small pot. Add bay leaves and cook the sauce on med heat by allowing to simmer for 20 minsRemove bay leavesAdd a little more vinegar, lemon juice and oilBlend this mix until smooth And that’s it, your peri peri sauce is ready MARINADE FOR CHICKEN3-4 tbsp of peri peri sauce 500 gms chicken( you may keep the skin on)1-2 tbsp chilli powder 1tsp mixed herbs INSTRUCTIONSMarinate the chicken with the above marinade by rubbing it well.I have added chilli powder and black pepper as I like it spicy Leave it overnight or for 2-3 hours at least Heat pan with oil Cook the chicken on high until char marks appear. Now turn flame to low and slow cook the chicken Occasionally baste the chicken with the marinade. You can add some water and cover and cook the chicken for 5-6 mins Once the chicken is cooked keep aside.INGREDIENTS FOR SPICED RICE1cup basmati rice washed, soaked in water for at least half-hourChopped red capsicumChopped carrotChopped green chilli Chopped green capsicum Salt to taste ½ -1tsp Curry powderOnion chopped ¼ tsp Turmeric½ tsp mixed herbs Yellow food colour ( optional)OIL INSTRUCTIONSHeat oil in a deep panAdd onions and fry Add other vegetables and all the other ingredients Fry for few minsAdd soaked rice Fry for 2-3 minsAdd enough water (1:2 ratio ) to cook the rice That’s it, garnish with coriander leaves INGREDIENTS FOR MASALA FRIES1-2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into French fries2tsp Cornflour2tsp All-purpose flour Garlic powderOnion powder Red chilli powder/chilli flakes SaltBlack pepper powder( optional)INSTRUCTIONS:SOAK the French fries in cool water for 30 mins IN FRIDGE Now soak them in hot water for 10-15 mins Drain and pat dryNow add all the remaining ingredients and toss them to evenly coat the friesHeat oil in a pan Fry the French fries in batches until they are golden and crispy And that’s it, your delicious crispy masala fries is ready SERVE Serve the peri peri chicken with mixed salad, spiced rice, masala French fries and the homemade delicious peri peri sauce SPICE LEVEL:🌶🌶 Shilpa Anand
PERI PERI CHICKEN Chicken 2 Oct Written By Shilpa Anand Peri Peri Chicken with Spiced Rice , Masala Fries , Salad and Homemade Peri peri sauce.This meal is inspired by Nandos Peri peri chicken meal.This is my versionINGREDIENTS FOR PERI PERI SAUCE AND MARINADE: 1 onion, cubed and layers are separated ½ red bell pepper6-7 cloves of garlic 1-2 thick, long red chillies( not too spicy)or Serrano 3-4 fresh red chillies( spicy)or Thai red chilli Salt to tastePinch of Sugar½ tsp Black pepper1-2 tbsp Vinegar ½ lemon juice1tbsp PAPrika1tbsp Oregano or mixed herbs Lemon jest 1-2 bay leaves 1-2 tbsp oil INSTRUCTIONS:Roast the onions, garlic and peppers until they are slightly charred. You can use 2-3 drops of oil if needed Cool the mixture Mix all other ingredients except oil and bay leaf and blend to pasteTransfer paste into a small pot. Add bay leaves and cook the sauce on med heat by allowing to simmer for 20 minsRemove bay leavesAdd a little more vinegar, lemon juice and oilBlend this mix until smooth And that’s it, your peri peri sauce is ready MARINADE FOR CHICKEN3-4 tbsp of peri peri sauce 500 gms chicken( you may keep the skin on)1-2 tbsp chilli powder 1tsp mixed herbs INSTRUCTIONSMarinate the chicken with the above marinade by rubbing it well.I have added chilli powder and black pepper as I like it spicy Leave it overnight or for 2-3 hours at least Heat pan with oil Cook the chicken on high until char marks appear. Now turn flame to low and slow cook the chicken Occasionally baste the chicken with the marinade. You can add some water and cover and cook the chicken for 5-6 mins Once the chicken is cooked keep aside.INGREDIENTS FOR SPICED RICE1cup basmati rice washed, soaked in water for at least half-hourChopped red capsicumChopped carrotChopped green chilli Chopped green capsicum Salt to taste ½ -1tsp Curry powderOnion chopped ¼ tsp Turmeric½ tsp mixed herbs Yellow food colour ( optional)OIL INSTRUCTIONSHeat oil in a deep panAdd onions and fry Add other vegetables and all the other ingredients Fry for few minsAdd soaked rice Fry for 2-3 minsAdd enough water (1:2 ratio ) to cook the rice That’s it, garnish with coriander leaves INGREDIENTS FOR MASALA FRIES1-2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into French fries2tsp Cornflour2tsp All-purpose flour Garlic powderOnion powder Red chilli powder/chilli flakes SaltBlack pepper powder( optional)INSTRUCTIONS:SOAK the French fries in cool water for 30 mins IN FRIDGE Now soak them in hot water for 10-15 mins Drain and pat dryNow add all the remaining ingredients and toss them to evenly coat the friesHeat oil in a pan Fry the French fries in batches until they are golden and crispy And that’s it, your delicious crispy masala fries is ready SERVE Serve the peri peri chicken with mixed salad, spiced rice, masala French fries and the homemade delicious peri peri sauce SPICE LEVEL:🌶🌶 Shilpa Anand