Love authentic Portuguese Piri Piri Chicken? With Baharat Piri Piri Seasoning, you can recreate the bold, smoky and spicy flavours of Portugal from the comfort of your own home. Whether you're grilling a whole butterfly chicken, cooking wings in the air fryer or making juicy chicken skewers on the BBQ, these easy recipes deliver restaurant-quality Piri Piri every time. Authentic Portuguese Piri Piri is known for its combination of chilli, garlic, paprika, lemon and herbs, creating a spicy, tangy and smoky flavour profile.
Our premium Piri Piri Seasoning is perfect for whole chicken, chicken thighs, drumsticks, wings and skewers, making it an essential seasoning for every BBQ and chicken lover.
Each Recipe Uses
- 500g chicken thighs, breast or drumsticks (or 1 whole butterfly chicken)
- 2 tbsp Baharat Piri Piri Seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
Marinate for at least 2 hours for the best flavour. Overnight is even better.
Serve With
- chips
- Rice
- Corn on the cob
- Mixed salad
- Grilled vegetables
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🔥 1. Oven-Baked Piri Piri Chicken
Ingredients
- 500g chicken thighs or drumsticks
- 2 tbsp Baharat Piri Piri Seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
Method
- Mix the seasoning with the olive oil and lemon juice.
- Coat the chicken evenly.
- Marinate for at least 2 hours.
- Bake at 220°C (200°C Fan) for 30–35 minutes, turning halfway.
- Finish under the grill for 3–5 minutes for crispy, caramelised skin.
Perfect served with chips, rice or salad.
🍳 2. Pan-Fried Piri Piri Chicken
Ingredients
- 500g chicken breast or thighs
- 2 tbsp Baharat Piri Piri Seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
Method
- Mix all ingredients together.
- Marinate for at least 2 hours.
- Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook for 8–10 minutes until golden, slightly charred and fully cooked.
Perfect for wraps, burgers, rice bowls and salads.
🌬️ 3. Air Fryer Piri Piri Chicken
Ingredients
- 500g chicken thighs, wings or drumsticks
- 2 tbsp Baharat Piri Piri Seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
Method
- Coat the chicken well.
- Marinate for at least 2 hours.
- Place in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook at 190°C for 18–22 minutes, turning halfway.
Crispy skin.
Juicy meat.
Restaurant-quality results every time.
🔥 4. BBQ Piri Piri Chicken Skewers
Ingredients
- 500g chicken breast, cubed
- 2 tbsp Baharat Piri Piri Seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Metal or wooden skewers
Method
- Marinate the chicken.
- Thread onto skewers.
- Grill over medium-high heat for 10–12 minutes, turning regularly until lightly charred.
Perfect for summer BBQs and outdoor cooking.
🗡️ 5. MeatSpike® Piri Piri Chicken
Ingredients
- 500g thinly sliced chicken thigh
- 2 tbsp Baharat Piri Piri Seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Baharat MeatSpike®
Method
- Marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours.
- Layer tightly onto your MeatSpike.
- Cook at 180°C for 40–50 minutes until fully cooked.
- Slice thinly from the outside as it cooks.
Perfect for wraps, pittas, burgers, rice bowls and loaded fries.
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Why You'll Love Baharat Piri Piri Seasoning
✔ Authentic Portuguese-inspired flavour
✔ Perfect for whole chicken, thighs, wings and drumsticks
✔ Great for BBQs, ovens and air fryers
✔ No MSG
✔ No Artificial Preservatives
✔ Restaurant-quality results at home
✔ Makes approximately 15 servings per jar
