Description
Spicy Portuguese Chilli Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a rich, smoky chilli sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make recipe boasts bold flavors from smoked paprika and cayenne pepper, delivering the ideal spicy kick. With minimal cleanup and simple preparation steps, you can whip up this hearty meal in no time. Serve it over rice, with fresh bread, or alongside your favorite vegetables for a complete dinner that everyone will love. Enjoy a taste of Portugal right at your dining table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg chicken pieces (bone-in or boneless)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 red bell peppers, chopped
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 2 tablespoons white apple vinegar
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides for about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until soft and translucent, around 3-4 minutes.
- Add red bell peppers and cook for another 3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, sweet paprika, cumin, and dried oregano; cook for 1 minute.
- Add tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, and white apple vinegar; stir well and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Return browned chicken to the pan; coat with sauce. Cover and simmer on low heat for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg