Dairy-Free Piri Piri Chicken

Spice up your dinner table with this bold and flavorful Dairy-Free Piri Piri Chicken recipe! Featuring juicy grilled chicken thighs coated in a smoky, tangy, and slightly spicy homemade piri piri marinade, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. The marinade, crafted from fire-roasted red bell peppers and chilies, garlic, smoked paprika, and zesty lemon juice, is not only dairy-free but also packed with vibrant, aromatic flavors. Marinated to perfection and grilled until charred and succulent, this quick-to-prepare recipe—ready in under an hour (excluding marinating time)—is the perfect addition to your weeknight meals or summer cookouts. Serve it hot with a crisp garden salad or hearty roasted veggies for a complete, satisfying meal. Whether you're searching for a dairy-free dinner idea or a grilled chicken dish with a kick, this spicy piri piri chicken will not disappoint!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Chicken thighs
• 2 large Red bell peppers
• 4 medium Red chilies
• 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
• 4 pieces Garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 4 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Oregano (dried)

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the piri piri marinade. Roast the red bell peppers and red chilies by placing them directly over a gas flame or on a grill, turning occasionally until the skin is blackened on all sides. Put them in a bowl, cover, and let them cool.

Step 2

Once cool, peel the skins off the peppers and chilies, remove the seeds, and place the flesh into a blender.

Step 3

Add smoked paprika, garlic cloves, red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and oregano to the blender.

Step 4

Blend the mixture until smooth to form your piri piri marinade.

Step 5

Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl or a ziplock bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated. Marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator for best results. If time allows, let it marinate overnight.

Step 6

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature for about 15 minutes before cooking.

Step 7

Place the chicken thighs on the grill, skin side down first. Grill each side for about 6-7 minutes, or until the chicken is nicely charred and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Step 8

Transfer the grilled chicken to a serving platter and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.

Step 9

Serve the piri piri chicken hot with your choice of sides, such as a fresh salad or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1142.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1930.3

Total Fat 123.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 564mg	0%
Sodium 2875.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 32.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.9g	0%
Total Sugars 15.2g
Protein 161.8g	0%

Vitamin D 42IU	0%
Calcium 141.8mg	0%
Iron 9.2mg	0%
Potassium 2569.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.9%

Protein: 34.2%

Carbs: 7.0%