Piri-piri chicken and slaw
If you've got chicken, red chilli and coriander, you're most of the way to this Portuguese chicken: about 65 minutes of cooking across 6 steps. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 6 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for oven and food processor. At medium difficulty across 6 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
π Unit converter
How to make it
- Whizz together all of the marinade ingredients in a small food processor. Rub the marinade onto the chicken and leave for 1 hour at room temperature.
- Heat the oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5.
- Put the chicken in a roasting tray and cook for 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Rest under loose foil for 20 minutes.
- While the chicken is resting, mix together the slaw ingredients and season.
- Serve the chicken with slaw, fries and condiments.
You'll use: Oven Β· Food processor
Watch how it's made
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Ingredient substitutions
- Red Wine
- beef stock + 1 tsp red wine vinegar Β· grape juice + vinegar
What to serve with Piri-piri chicken and slaw
- Spring onion and prawn empanadas Seafood
- Grilled Portuguese sardines Seafood
- Portuguese prego with green piri-piri Beef
- Fish fofos Seafood
Tips & common questions
How long does Piri-piri chicken and slaw take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 6 steps and 17 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of red wine?
Try beef stock + 1 tsp red wine vinegar. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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