April 12, 2023

Homemade Peri-Peri Chicken (with sauce!)

This Homemade Peri-Peri Chicken (with sauce!) recipe is so simple, so good and yet so unbelievably affordable that it will have you redefining what’s possible in the culinary world. No longer will you have to rely on going out to eat but instead can treat your family to one of these super comforting, delicious meals – all made with love by you. It’s a super affordable and comforting version of Nandos.

This Peri Peri Chicken dish is full of flavour; smokey, lemony, tangy, garlicky and spicy. It’s truly a delicious dish you have to create. All you need is £4.06 to create this Homemade Peri-Peri Chicken (with sauce!).

Welcome back to another episode of budget-friendly recipes where I, Laura-Ellen, share some of the most delicious, inexpensive and comforting recipes. If you ever try out my recipes I’d love to see how they turned out. Make sure to share your mouth-watering creation on social media and tag me!

Homemade Peri-Peri Chicken is so much better!

Have you ever made a recipe at home and thought to yourself “Wow this tastes so much better than…” well this Homemade Peri-Peri Chicken (with sauce!) is exactly how you’ll feel.

I decided to make a copycat version of Nandoes because in my opinion takeout is becoming drastically expensive. Because of this, I’ve decided to make a new “Fakeaway” series with the aim of helping you create affordable and comforting takeaway from the comfort of your home

Ingredients Needed

One of my personal favourites about this Homemade Peri-Peri Chicken (with sauce!) recipe is that it only needs minimum ingredients that you can find in about every local supermarket. Down below I’ve listed the ingredients needed and included the cost!

2 1/4 Chickens (£1.70) (or any other piece of chicken)

For the Homemade Peri-Peri Sauce:

2 Bell peppers (£1.35/3)= £0.90
2 Small onions (£0.24)
3-4 Red chillies (£0.50)
4 Garlic Cloves (£0.42)
Drizzle Olive oil
Juice of a lemon (£0.30)

Seasoning:

1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
1 tsp Tumeric
1 tsp Ginger powder
1 tsp Black pepper
Salt to Taste

Total Cost: £4.06/£2.03 Per Serving

How Should I Store this Recipe?

The Sauce– Store in an airtight container/jar. The sauce should be good for up to 5 days.
Cooked Chicken– Store in an airtight container and eat within 5 days.

What to serve with Peri-Peri Chicken?

Nothing beats Peri Peri Chicken with crispy fries but if you’re looking for something more satisfying try my One-Pot Vegetable Rice it’s delicious and takes less than 30 minutes to create.

Can I freeze this recipe?

Yes, once cooked and cooled, place the chicken in an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months.

Allow the chicken to thoroughly defrost before reheating. Reheat/cook as normal in the oven.

Recipe Tips

Occasionally brush on the sauce during cooking to prevent the chicken from drying out
Marinate the chicken for at least 4-5 hours to allow the sauce to soak into the chicken
Turn over the chicken to allow both sides to cook evenly
Towards the end of cooking turn the heat up to allow the chicken to get slightly crispy

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Homemade Peri-Peri Chicken (with sauce!)

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine Portuguese, South African

Keyword affordable recipes, Cheap Recipes, easy recipes, Fakeaway, Nando’s, Peri Peri Chicken, spicy chicken

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings 2

Calories 470kcal

Author Laura-Ellen

Cost £4.06

Ingredients

2 1/4 Chickens (£1.70) or any other piece of chicken

For the Homemade Peri-Peri Sauce

2 Bell peppers (£1.35/3)= £0.90
2 Small onions (£0.24)
3-4 Red chillies (£0.50)
4 Garlic Cloves (£0.42)
Drizzle Olive oil
Juice of a lemon (£0.30)

Seasoning

1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
1 tsp Tumeric
1 tsp Ginger powder
1 tsp Black pepper
Salt to Taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 190℃. Chop the onion into quarters and deseed the bell peppers. Remove the garlic skins.
Throw the onions, bell peppers, garlic and chillies in a baking tray. Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and roast in the oven.
Wash and remove any excess skin on the chicken. Pat dry the chicken and rub in the seasonings. Set aside to marinade.
When the vegetables are done roasting, mix them with a hand blender or food processor until smooth. Squeeze the lemon juice into the roasted vegetables and continue to blend until smooth
Pour the sauce over the chicken and set aside for a few hours to marinate.
After marinating bake the chicken in the oven for 40 minutes or until cooked.
When cooked, garnish with shredded coriander and serve with crispy fries and rice.
Enjoy : )