Is this peri peri chicken spicy?

Yes, typically peri peri sauce has a little heat, however the spice-level can be controlled depending on the type of chili pepper you use and if you seed the pepper.

Do I have to make this peri peri chicken on a sheet pan?

No! You can make the peri peri marinade and marinate your chicken then cook as desired. So if you'd rather grill your chicken or cook on the stove top, you certainly can! To grill your peri peri chicken you'll want to heat your grill to 400 degrees F. then cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side (depends on how thick your chicken thighs are) or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

Do I have to use chicken thighs?

No, you can certainly use chicken breasts or even a different protein like beef or tofu for a plant-based option. Note that cooking times will be different.

Help! I can't find bird's eye chili

No worries! You can use a different red chili pepper like serrano or fresno. That being said, you could also use a more common chili pepper like jalapeno but the flavors and color may be a bit different than typical peri peri sauce.

Sheet Pan Peri Peri Chicken

peri peri chicken thighs on a sheet pan with roasted potatoes, fresh parsley and bird's eye chilis

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This peri peri chicken recipe combines a flavorful and spicy peri peri marinade with juicy chicken thighs baked on a sheet pan with potatoes. The perfect easy sheet pan meal that’s packed full of flavor and nutrition.

Author: Davida Lederle
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: Bake
Cuisine: Portugese
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
3 tbsp olive oil, divided
3 garlic cloves
1 bird’s eye chili pepper (or serrano or fresno pepper), seeded, if desired
juice, 1/2 lemon
1 tsp sweet paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tbsp coconut sugar
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 lb fingerling potatoes, sliced in half lengthwise
handful fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
To a blender or food processor add 2 tbsp of olive oil, garlic cloves, chili pepper, lemon juice, paprika, oregano, coconut sugar, salt and pepper and blend until smooth.
In a bowl add your chicken thighs and top with peri peri marinade. Allow to sit for 20 mins at room temperature or up to overnight in the fridge.
While chicken is marinating, add your potatoes to your sheet pan and top with 1 tbsp olive oil and a sprinkle of salt. Roast in oven for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes remove sheet pan from oven and push potatoes to the side of the sheet pan.
Add your marinated chicken to the other side of the sheet pan and bake for 15 minutes.
Set oven the broil and broil chicken and potatoes for 3-5 minutes or until chicken is browned. Watch carefully to ensure nothing is burning.
Remove sheet pan from oven and mix together the chicken and potatoes. Sprinkle with some freshly chopped parsley and serve warm.

Find it online: https://www.thehealthymaven.com/peri-peri-chicken/