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Peri Peri Chicken Roast

This Peri Peri Chicken Roast is bursting with smoky, spicy, and tangy flavors!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 13 minutes
Marination time 4 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Fusion, Portuguese–African inspired
Servings 4
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the chicken & marinade:

  • 1 whole chicken with skin
  • 1 cup peri peri sauce
  • 1 tsp mustard sauce
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 3 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 3 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses or vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp olive oil

For the potatoes & roasting:

  • 3 potatoes cut into cubes (with skin)
  • 2 tbsp peri peri sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • Peri peri seasoning optional
  • Fresh coriander and pomegranate molasses for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Clean the chicken: Remove the neck and any excess fat. Place the chicken breast-side down and use a sharp knife or poultry shears to cut along the backbone. Break the chest bone gently so the chicken can lie flat (spatchcock style) for even cooking.
  • Rinse and pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
  • In a large bowl, combine the peri peri sauce, mustard sauce, ginger-garlic paste, salt, paprika, oregano, black pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, chili flakes, pomegranate molasses, honey, and olive oil.
  • Coat the chicken generously in the marinade, rubbing it into all the crevices.
  • Cover and refrigerate for a few hours and ideally overnight for the most flavor.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Place the cubed potatoes in a large baking tray. Toss with 2 tbsp peri peri sauce and a pinch of salt.
  • Pour the chicken broth into the tray.
  • Place the marinated chicken on top of the potatoes.
  • Sprinkle with peri peri seasoning if using.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour.
  • Remove the foil and bake for another 10–15 minutes, or until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
  • Brush the leftover pan juices all over the chicken and potatoes.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander and a drizzle of pomegranate molasses.
  • Serve hot and enjoy this juicy, flavorful peri peri chicken roast!
Keyword Chicken recipes, Chicken roast, peri peri, sunday roast