Spring CHICKEN
PERI-PERI CHICKEN
One of our go-to finger foods, and perfect for spice fans.
SERVES 4
✣ 2-3 red chillies, deseeded if you prefer
✣ 1 garlic clove, peeled
✣ 1tsp sweet smoked paprika
✣ 5tbsp olive oil
✣ 1tbsp red wine vinegar
✣ 1 lemon
✣ 1kg (2¼lb) chicken drumsticks
✣ Potato wedges, mayonnaise and green salad, to serve
1 Place the chillies, garlic, paprika, oil, vinegar, the juice of ½ lemon and some salt and pepper in a blender, or small food processor, and blend to make a loose paste. Cut the remaining lemon half into small wedges.
2 Place the chicken drumsticks in a non-metallic dish and coat in the chilli paste. Cut a few slashes across the chicken if you want the flavour to penetrate more. Leave to marinate in the fridge from 10 mins to 2 hrs.
3 Preheat the oven to
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