Recipe for Greek Chicken Souvlaki
May 25, 2023
When summer rolls around, it is time to pull out the grill. My family loves anything cooked on the grill, and it's a lot more…
Read This PostWhile Chef Sidney calls the Loire Valley home today, he grew up in the plains of Zululand in South Africa. That’s why it’s no surprise that African cuisine and flavors still hold a special place in his heart. This particular dish, chicken galinha à Africana, is also referred to as Portuguese chicken, because the Portuguese from Mozambique and Angola brought it to South Africa and infused the dish with African ingredients. But you can make this delectable dish at home too!
Chef Sidney enjoys his chicken galinha à Africana with putu pap and chakalaka sauce — all of which are perfect for an African barbecue!
Try French chicken recipe with lime marinade.
Serves: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes (plus overnight)
Cook time: 20 minutes
Cook method: Grill
Ingredients:
Instructions
1. Place peppers, piri piri, chiles, vinegar, garlic, paprika and coriander in to a food processor.
2. Blend and add a little extra virgin olive oil to create a runny but thick marinade.
3. Toss chicken in ½ the marinade, ensuring chicken is well covered and cover, keep in refrigerator overnight.
4. The chicken is best cooked on a barbecue until crispy and dark brown. However it can also be cooked on a hot griddle pan.
5. While the chicken is cooking, place remaining marinade in a saucepan and warm over a medium heat.
6. Sprinkle with freshly chopped coriander and serve with crusty bread and a lemon wedge.
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