Traditional Portuguese Piri Piri Chicken 🌶️

Ingredients

• 4 chicken legs or thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp white vinegar
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 4 garlic cloves (crushed)
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1–2 fresh red chili peppers (or 1 tsp chili flakes), finely chopped 🌶️
• Optional: a dash of cayenne for extra heat

Instructions

• Make the marinade: In a bowl, mix olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and chili.
• Marinate the chicken: Rub the mixture into the chicken and let sit for at least 30 minutes (preferably 2+ hours or overnight).
• Grill or bake: Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F), or grill on medium-high. Cook the chicken for about 40–45 minutes, turning once, until golden and cooked through.
• Serve hot, with extra lemon wedges and optional Piri Piri sauce on the side.