Oven Baked Peri Peri Chicken
This Oven Baked Peri Peri Chicken is bursting with flavor! Juicy chicken marinated in a zesty peri peri sauce will impress your family and friends.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 each lemon juice and zest
- 1 each orange juice only
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes more if you like it spicy
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2.2 lb chicken pieces skin on
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped to serve
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the minced garlic, lemon juice and zest, orange juice, olive oil, sweet paprika, black pepper, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, and salt. Whisk together until well combined.
- Place the chicken pieces in a large baking dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated well. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour, ideally overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the skin is golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the chicken from the oven, let it rest for a few minutes, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Baking Dish
- Meat thermometer
- Sharp Knife
Notes
- Marinate overnight for enhanced flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked.
- Serve with rice, roasted vegetables, or salad for a complete meal.