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peri peri chicken breasts on a white long plate

Peri Peri Chicken Breast Recipe (Nando's Copycat)

Rachel
Just like Nando's Peri Peri chicken - super tasty and satisfying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine British, South African
Servings 8
Calories 339 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 Chicken Breasts (skinless)

Peri Peri Chicken Breast Marinade

  • 4 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 4 tsp Garlic Granules (or crushed fresh garlic)
  • 3 Limes (Juiced)
  • 4 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Hot Smoked Paprika
  • 4 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder (or flakes/fresh - add more or less depending how spicy you like it)

Instructions
 

  • Mix all the marinade ingredients in a bowl. In another large bowl add the chicken breasts and pour over the marinade, rub into the the breasts making sure they are fully coated. Leave for at least an 2 hours or overnight.
  • Add the chicken breasts to the air fryer and put the temperature to 180℃ /350℉. Cook for about 18-22 minutes depending on the size. Use a meat probe in each breast to check if they are done. The temperature should be at least 74℃ in the thickest part of them meat.

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Notes

NOTE: Always use a meat thermometer to check your chicken is cooked through. The temperature should be at least 74 degrees C.

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 49gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 560mgPotassium: 927mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 788IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 2mg
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