Piri-Piri Chicken Skewers with Spicy Potato Wedges

Mac
Servings

4

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

55 minutes

Cuisine

Africa

Piri-Piri Chicken Skewers with Spicy Potato Wedges is a vibrant and flavour-packed dish that brings a touch of Portuguese-inspired cuisine to your kitchen. The Piri-Piri spice blend infuses the chicken with a fiery kick, which is beautifully balanced by the crisp, golden potato wedges. It's a perfect meal for those who love a little spice and zest in their dishes, ideal for a family gathering or a casual weekend dinner.

Ingredients

  • For the Chicken Skewers:
  • 600g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 2 teaspoons Piri-Piri spice blend
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 red bell peppers, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 yellow bell peppers, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Salt to taste
  • For the Spicy Potato Wedges:
  • 4 large potatoes, cut into wedges
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoons Piri-Piri spice blend
  • Salt to taste
  • For the Yogurt Dip:
  • 150g Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, mix together Piri-Piri spice blend, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Add chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they're well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare Potato Wedges: Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F, Gas Mark 7). Rinse wedges in a bowl of water to remove excess starch. Drain and empty onto a clean tea towel and pat dry.
  3. Toss the potato wedges with olive oil, Piri-Piri spice blend, and salt. Arrange them on a baking tray in a single layer. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden and crispy.
  4. Prepare Yogurt Dip: While the chicken cooks, mix together Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, chopped coriander, and seasoning in a small bowl. Keep in fridge until ready to serve.
  5. Skewer the Chicken: Thread the marinated chicken and bell peppers alternately onto skewers.
  6. Cook the Skewers: Heat a grill or griddle pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken skewers for about 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and has a nice char.
  7. Serving: Serve the cooked chicken skewers with the spicy potato wedges and a side of the fresh yogurt dip.

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