Fiery Grilled Chicken with Piri Piri Blend

Ignite your taste buds with this vibrant and spicy grilled chicken, featuring the bold and zesty kick of our Piri Piri blend. Perfect for chicken breasts, thighs, or wings, this recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.

Product Focus: Piri Piri Grilling Dry Spice Blend

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons Saffron & Sands Piri Piri Grilling Dry Spice Blend
• Salt to taste (Piri Piri often has a good salt balance, so add carefully)
• Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prepare Chicken: Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels. For chicken breasts, you can pound them slightly to an even thickness (about 3/4 inch) for more uniform cooking.

Seasoning: In a bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil. Sprinkle the Saffron & Sands Piri Piri blend evenly over all sides of the chicken, rubbing it in thoroughly. If desired, you can let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for a more intense flavor.

Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (400-450°F / 200-230°C).

Grill Chicken: Place the seasoned chicken on the preheated grill grates.

Cook Time: Grill chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes per side, and chicken thighs for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part. Flip once or twice to ensure even cooking and beautiful char marks.

Rest & Serve: Remove chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing or serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley.

Tips for Success

• Don't Rush: Ensure the chicken is fully cooked for safety, but avoid overcooking which can dry it out.
• Flavor Boost: A squeeze of fresh lime or lemon juice after grilling can brighten the Piri Piri flavors even further.
• Piri Piri Wings: This blend is absolutely fantastic on chicken wings! Adjust grilling time accordingly (usually 20-30 minutes total over medium heat, flipping often).