Peri Peri Chicken Skillet

Name: Peri Peri Chicken Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 500 g Chicken (boneless cut into small chunks); 1 cup Capsicum (red/green); 1 Spring Onion; 1 cup Corn Kernels (frozen/boiled); 0.5 cup Curd; 2 tbsp Cream; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder; 3 tbsp Peri Peri Seasoning; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 1 tsp Chilli Flakes; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Salt

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Peri Peri Chicken Skillet is a flavourful and easy-to-make meal. The marinade infuses the chicken with bold and zesty flavours and added capsicum, spring onion, and corn kernels make it a complete meal and can be served with various sides.

Prep Time

10min

Cook Time

20min

Total Time

30min

Ingredients

4 Servings

500g
Chicken (boneless cut into small chunks)
1cup
Capsicum (red/green)
1
Spring Onion
1cup
Corn Kernels (frozen/boiled)

For Marination

1/2cup
Curd
2tbsp
Cream
1tsp
Red Chili Powder
3tbsp
Peri Peri Seasoning
1tbsp
Lemon Juice
1tsp
Chilli Flakes
2tbsp
Oil
1tsp
Salt

How to make Peri Peri Chicken Skillet

Cut the chicken pieces into small chunks.
Wash and pat dry the chicken, and prick them with a toothpick or a fork.
Mix curd, cream, lemon juice, red chilli powder, peri seasoning, chilli flakes, oil and salt in a bowl.
Marinate the chicken in the mixture, cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.
Chop the capsicum and spring onions, and set them aside with corn kernels.
Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet and brush with oil. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Occasionally stir and brush the chicken with oil, at intervals, until fully cooked and golden.
Add 2 tbsp water and the leftover marinade to the pan and stir.
Add the chopped vegetables and corn kernels, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
Serve the peri-peri with desired sides.

Tips & Tricks

You can marinate the chicken overnight for a more intense flavour.
Pricking chicken helps the marinade to penetrate better and make it more flavourful.
Increase the red chilli powder or chilli flakes used in the marinade to make the dish spicier.
To add a smoky flavour to the dish, you can grill the chicken on a barbecue grill instead of cooking it in a skillet.
You can add more lemon juice to make the dish tangier.
For a vegetarian version, you can use tofu instead of chicken.
You can add vegetables like broccoli, carrots, cauliflower etc., to add more flavour and nutrients to the dish.
You can serve the peri chicken with rice or salad instead of dips for low-carb options.