Peri-Peri Grilled Chicken
Chicken is marinated in a fiery piri piri sauce made with African bird’s eye chiles, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, vinegar, and oil, then grilled until richly seasoned. The bright citrus and fresh herbs balance the peppers’ heat, making this a flavorful centerpiece for a casual dinner or outdoor meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Peri-Peri Grilled Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 64 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 91
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Use rubber gloves to mince chiles and place them into a mixing bowl. Add cilantro, garlic, vegetable oil, vinegar, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix the piri piri sauce well.
- 2
Place chicken breasts and legs into a resealable plastic bag. Pour in piri piri sauce, seal the bag, and shake gently to coat the chicken completely. Put the bag in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 4 hours.
- 3
Remove the bag from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before cooking to allow the chicken to come to room temperature.
- 4
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 5
Remove the chicken from the bag; discard the bag and cilantro. Cook the chicken on the preheated grill, rotating as necessary to cook evenly, until the juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 25 minutes.
- Calories 953.71 kcal High 48%
- Protein 99.48 g Good Source 199%
- Carbohydrate 38.61 g 14%
- Total Fat 48.86 g High 63%
- Saturated Fat 9.61 g High 48%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 268.92 mg High 90%
- Sodium 435.61 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 15.64 g Good Source 56%
- Total Sugars 10.25 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 145.01 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 5.45 mg Good Source 30%
- Potassium 1559.52 mg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin A 199.26 mcg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin C 29.88 mg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Peri Peri Grilled Chicken is made with 11 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Leg Quarters, and Chili Pepper. Each serving provides about 953.71 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Peri-Peri Grilled Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Leg Quarters, Chili Pepper, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Peri-Peri Grilled Chicken?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 953.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Peri-Peri Grilled Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Peri-Peri Grilled Chicken healthy?
- Peri-Peri Grilled Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 953.71 calories and 99.48 g of protein, or 199% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 435.61 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.61 g (48% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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