Peri Peri Chicken Squares Origins of peri peri sauce can be traced to Mozambique which then travelled to South Africa. The word peri peri is derived from Swahili word piri piri which means pepper. This dish is a scrumptious and spicy affair! Chicken marinated with fresh peri peri sauce and deep fried till golden crunchy goodness. A grate starter. By Sanjeev Kapoor 15 Jul 2024 in Recipes Snacks and Starters New Update Peri Peri Chicken Squares Main ingredients Boneless chicken breasts, Habanera chillies, Bird's eye chillies, Onion, Garlic, Dried mixed herbs, Paprika, Lemon juice, Olive oil, Egg yolk, Breadcrumbs, Oil Cuisine South African Course Snacks and starters Prep time 25-30 minutes Cook time 20-25 minutes Serve 4 Taste Spicy Level of cooking Easy Others Non vegetarian Ingredients 2 boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch squares 2 habanera chillies, roughly chopped 3-4 bird’s eye chillies 1 medium onion, roughly chopped 4-5 garlic cloves Salt to taste A large pinch of dried mixed herbs 1 teaspoon paprika 2 teaspoons lemon juice Salt to taste 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 egg yolk Breadcrumbs for coating Oil for deep frying Tomato ketchup to serve Method Put the habanera chillies in a blender jar, add bird’s eye chillies, onion, garlic, salt, dried mixed herbs, paprika and lemon juice and blend to a fine paste. Heat a non-stick pan, add the blended paste and sauté for 8-10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly. Take chicken in a large bowl. Add the prepared mixture, salt and olive oil and mix well. Add the egg yolk, mix and set aside to marinate for 20 minutes. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Coat each chicken piece with bread crumbs. Gently slide in the chicken pieces a few at a time and deep fry on medium heat till golden brown and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper. Arrange the chicken pieces on a serving platter and serve hot with tomato ketchup. #Onion #Olive oil #Oil #Breadcrumbs #Paprika #Egg yolk #Dried mixed herbs #Birds eye chillies #Garlic #Habanera chillies #Lemon juice #Boneless chicken breasts Subscribe to our Newsletter! Be the first to get exclusive offers and the latest news Subscribe Now You May Also like Advertisment Read the Next Article