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Piri Piri Chicken on a Foreman Grill

Insanely Good Grilled Piri Piri (Peri Peri) Chicken

You will love this mouth-watering Piri Piri Chicken Recipe. This hot Portuguese dish with piri piri pepper flakes is perfect recipe to make on your George Foreman Grill.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Rest time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 330 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken thighs boneless skinless
  • 2 limes zest and juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil EVOO
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons piri piri flakes or cayenne flakes
  • 1 tablespoon minced cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon minced parsley
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • olive oil for the grill

Instructions
 

  • In a small food processor, add the 7 marinade ingredients and pulse until almost smooth, similar to a pesto.
  • Place the chicken thighs in either a plastic sealable baggie or a glass baking dish. Pour the piri piri marinade over the chicken and massage gently to completely coat the meat.
  • Seal the bag, or cover the dish and place in the refrigerator for 4 to 24 hours.
  • Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator approximately 30 minutes before grilling to allow it to come almost to room temperature.
  • Preheat your George Foreman Grill to high. Coat the grill plates with olive oil, using a paper towel in tongs or using a spray.
  • Place the thighs on the grill and close the top. You can do 2 at a time if using the smallest basic grill.
  • Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees F. This will depend on how thick the thighs are.
  • Remove the chicken to a cutting board. Tent with foil and allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.

Notes

  • It is possible to find piri piri pepper flakes or powder in your market’s international aisle. If not, it is easy to find online. If you can’t find piri piri, you may substitute cayenne pepper for the recipe outlined here. 

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 19gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 328mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1236IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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