Piri Piri Fried Chicken Recipe
If you love spicy and crispy chicken, this Piri Piri Fried Chicken Recipe is for you. It’s juicy, crunchy, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken pieces legs or wings
- 2 tbsp Piri Piri sauce or paste
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ cup buttermilk or yogurt
- 1 cup flour
- Oil for frying
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken
- In a bowl, mix Piri Piri sauce, salt, chili, garlic, paprika, and buttermilk. Add chicken pieces and coat them well. Cover and keep for at least 1 hour. For added flavour, marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
Prepare for Frying
- Take the marinated chicken out of the fridge. In another bowl, add flour. Roll each chicken piece in flour to coat it nicely. Shake off extra flour.
Heat the Oil
- Pour oil into a deep frying pan. Heat it on medium flame. Test with a small piece of chicken. If it sizzles, oil is ready.
Fry the Chicken
- Add the coated chicken pieces into the oil carefully. Don’t overcrowd the pan. Fry until golden brown and crispy. It takes about 10–12 minutes per batch.
Drain and Serve
- Remove chicken with tongs. Place on paper towels to remove extra oil. Serve hot with fries or coleslaw.
Notes
- Marinate longer for more flavor.
- Use fresh oil for crispiness.
- Don’t fry on high heat. It can burn the coating.
- Add extra Piri Piri sauce if you love spice.
- Serve hot for the best taste.