Description
Slow Cooker Peri Peri Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken thighs with a vibrant, spicy sauce. This easy-to-make recipe infuses your kitchen with enticing aromas and delivers unforgettable flavor in every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish guarantees satisfaction and may even inspire some dancing while you cook!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 red bell peppers, diced
- 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup piri piri sauce
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by dicing the red bell peppers and mincing the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear chicken thighs for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a bowl, combine piri piri sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the sauce.
- Place seared chicken in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over it, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Serve shredded or whole with peppers on top alongside rice or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg