Piri-Piri Chicken is a true Portuguese specialty, being one of the most recognized dishes throughout our cuisine. It is such a great and traditional Portuguese dish not only because of its rich and spicy flavor, but because it is made easily with some simple ingredients. The dish can be quite spicy for those who enjoy that kind of thing, which most Portuguese people typically do. Try it out we are sure you will love this one, then tell us what you think!

Ingredients:
1 3.5 pound chicken (chicken thighs & drumsticks can be used)
1/8 cup olive oil
¼ cup chili paste
1/8 cup white wine
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
3 tablespoons piri-piri sauce (you should be able to find this locally, if you not can buy some here on Amazon)

Directions:
1) In large bowl, combine all the ingredients together the chili paste, white wine, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic cloves, bay leaves, and 1 tablespoon of the piri-piri sauce, mix well. Now add the chicken, turning it a couple of times to coat well.
2) Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours, turning occasionally. It can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours if you want to prepare it in advance.
3) Reserving the marinade, place the chicken, skin side down, on a greased grill over medium heat; close lid and cook for 10 minutes.
4) Turn and brush with marinade; cook for 30 to 40 minutes or until well browned.
5) Once done, serve with the 2 tablespoons of piri-piri sauce in a bowl for dipping on the side.