Description
This slow cooker piri piri chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that simmers perfectly throughout the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 red bell peppers, diced
- 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup piri piri sauce
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by dicing the red bell peppers and mincing the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear chicken thighs for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a bowl, combine piri piri sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the sauce.
- Place seared chicken in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over it, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Serve shredded or whole with peppers on top alongside rice or crusty bread.
Notes
- For extra spice, add cayenne pepper to the sauce.
- This dish can be served with various sides such as rice, bread, or salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg