Tag: Chicken

Roasted Peri-Peri chicken

Roasted Peri-Peri chicken

Peri Peri Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that boasts a rich history rooted in the culinary traditions of Mozambique. The star ingredient of this vibrant recipe is the Peri Peri chili, also known as African Bird’s Eye chili, which introduces a flavourful heat that is 

Chicken soup

Chicken soup

When you’re craving a bowl of comforting hot chicken soup, this easy recipe brings the joy of flavour together in a pressure cooker in 30 minutes and yet tastes like it’s been simmering for hours. If you prefer cooking on a stove top or a 

Tandoori Chicken

Tandoori Chicken

The South African version of an Indian meat dish that matures with flavour the longer the meat is marinated and then roasted in a ‘tandoor’ – a traditional clay oven.

In South Africa, the alternative to a clay oven in most homes is a ‘braai’ over hot coals which gives the chicken it’s smoky char-grilled deliciousness.

Servings : 4-6 people

Process

Make incisions in the chicken pieces which ensures maximum marinade infusion and quicker cooking time.

In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients with the chicken and stir until each piece is evenly coated, leave to rest overnight in the fridge.

Braai over medium-hot coals until the chicken is cooked through and the edges are slightly charred and the chicken is cooked through.

Serve with flat bread and Dips.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Free-Range Chicken pieces
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tbs salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • Juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • 50 g fresh coriander, chopped
  • 1 tbs tandoori paste
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Braai or BBQ
Creamy chicken pasta

Creamy chicken pasta

Comfort food at it’s best with a rich fresh cream and cheese sauce that coats the penne. Ingredients 500 g chicken strips 250 ml fresh cream 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp egg yellow food colouring 1/2 tsp chilli powder