DIY: Here's how to cook 'Olamide's Chicken Peri Peri'

The word Peri Peri comes from the Swahili word Pili Pili which stands for pepper or spicy chilli.

Remember when Olamide included the famous words Chicken Peri Peri in his 'Wo' song?

Well, today, Pulse brings to you the Peri Peri recipe! The word Peri Peri comes from the Swahili word Pili Pili which stands for pepper or spicy chilli.

Ingredients

Red chillis, Bell pepper

Lemon juice, Paprika powder

Salt, Oregano, Red chilli powder

Vegetable Oil, Garlic

Dark vinegar, Black pepper

Chicken (Ensure the skin is removed and cut into quarters then make 2-3 slits on each piece)

Preparation

For the Peri Peri Sauce

Blend all the ingredients of the sauce until smooth, then pour into a container and refrigerate until needed.

Note: You can make the sauce in bulk and refrigerate.

Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken pieces, making sure it goes into the slits. Cover and refrigerate. Allow to marinate at least overnight or for up to 2 days.

When ready to cook, shake the excess marinade off the chicken pieces. First grill the chicken on a bbq/charcoal grill for about 5 minutes per side or place the chicken quarters on a greased tray, brush some sauce over them and pop it in a pre-heated oven at 170 C and bake for about 20 minutes (turn them over midway through the baking). Next, reduce the temperature to 120 C and bake for another 15-20 minutes. Make sure to brush the chicken with some of the peri peri sauce once more during the baking so they stay moist. Once done, remove and keep the chicken covered to retain moisture.

SOURCE - PULSE.NG posted by Campus94