Description
Spicy Portuguese peri peri chicken skewers dance with zesty butter sauce, promising explosive flavor in every bite. Succulent grilled chicken marinated in fiery spices delivers a mouthwatering experience you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 500 grams (1.1 pounds) chicken breast, cut into cubes
Marinade and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons peri peri sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Salt, to taste
Butter Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon peri peri sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken cubes in a zesty blend of peri peri sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Allow the flavors to penetrate for 30 minutes to overnight in the refrigerator.
- Heat grill or grill pan to medium temperature (around 375°F), preparing a clean cooking surface.
- Carefully thread marinated chicken onto skewers, spacing pieces evenly for consistent cooking.
- Grill skewers for 6-8 minutes, rotating periodically to achieve golden-brown exterior and ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Simultaneously, craft the luxurious butter sauce by melting butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Introduce minced garlic to the melted butter, sautéing until aromatic and slightly translucent, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Incorporate peri peri sauce and fresh lemon juice, allowing the mixture to simmer and slightly reduce for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove chicken skewers from grill, transferring to serving plate.
- Generously drizzle warm butter sauce over grilled skewers, creating a glossy, flavorful coating.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for vibrant color and added brightness.
- Serve immediately alongside complementary sides or crisp salad for a complete meal.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor and tenderness, allowing spices to deeply penetrate the meat.
- Use metal or pre-soaked wooden skewers to prevent burning and ensure even grilling without charring.
- Adjust spice levels by modifying peri peri sauce quantity for those with different heat tolerances, making the dish customizable.
- Check internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) to guarantee safe and perfectly cooked protein without dryness.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 478 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg