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Authentic Peri-Peri Chicken

A high-kinetic, fiercely spicy Mozambican/Portuguese fusion. Chicken is marinated in a violent emulsion of bird's eye chilies, lemon, and garlic, then grilled over high heat until charred and electric.

AfricanPrep: 30 minCook: 30 minTotal: 1h
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  1. 1

    Spatchcock the chicken.

  2. 2

    in peri-peri sauce for 24 hours .

  3. 3

    over high heat, skin-side down first.

  4. 4

    Baste continuously with marinade.

  5. 5

    Rest before carving.

📋Details

CuisineAfrican
Meal Typemain

⚗Elemental Properties

🔥Fire
18%
💧Water
33%
🌍Earth
28%
💨Air
23%

⚗️Alchemical Scores

MonicaConstant
—/100
Heat2%
Entropy8%
Reactivity90%
0.045
Heat
0.226
Entropy
2.471
Reactivity

📊Nutrition Per Serving

79.25cal
Per serving
% Daily Value
4%
of 2000 cal
protein6.63g33%
carbs12g61%
fat1.62g18%
% Daily Value
Protein
6.63g13%
Carbs
12g4%
Fat
1.62g2%
Fiber
1.2g4%
Sodium
9.25mg0%