the Breville Test Kitchen
Air-Fried Piri Piri Chicken
the Paradice™ 9
+1 more appliance
45 mins total time
10 mins active time
Easy
Serves 4
Ingredients
Measurements:
2 shallotspeeled
10 cloves garlicpeeled
5 large red chiliesdeseeded
2 habanero peppersdeseeded (optional)
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp kosher salt
¼ cup (60 ml) red wine vinegar
¼ cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
6 (1.2 kg) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Cilantro leavesto serve
Instructions
- 1
Carefully assemble the processor with the grey spindle and green S-blade™ in the bowl. Add the shallots, garlic, chilies, peppers, paprika and salt and process until finely chopped. With the processor on, add the vinegar and oil through the feed chute and process until well combined, scraping down the side occasionally.
- 2
Place the chicken in a large bowl, add the marinade and turn to coat.
Tip: Chicken can be cooked straight away or for a more intense flavor marinate overnight in the refrigerator. - 3
To preheat the oven, insert the wire rack into position 6. Set the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 205°C, for 35 minutes and press Start. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
Tip: Recipe has been optimized for the Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro. - 4
Place the chicken in a single layer, skin side up, in a roasting pan and spread over any remaining marinade.
- 5
Once preheated, place the chicken in the oven and air fry for 35 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part, away from the bone, reads a minimum 74°C.
- 6
Place the chicken in a serving dish, spoon over the pan juices and serve sprinkled with cilantro.