PORTUGUESE PIRI PIRI SAUCE WITH CHICKEN ENJOY DAN:

PORTUGUESE PIRI PIRI SAUCE WITH CHICKEN by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoon lemon juice

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

4 tablespoon olive oil

1/2-onion, roughly chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 tablespoon EACH cayenne peeper, smoked paprika, chili powder, and chili flakes

1 teaspoon Turkish oregano

2 pounds boneless, skinless, chicken breast

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:   (PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES)

1.   In bowl, whisk together all ingredients except chicken.

2.   Add the chicken and toss with tongs to coat in the marinate.

3.   Cover and refrigerate overnight.

4.   Heat a skillet over medium-high heat when very hot.

5.   Using tongs to transfer chicken breast out of the bowl, into the skillet.

6.   Reserving marinate.

7.   Let cook 2-3 minutes per side, until nice and browned.

8.   Pour the marinate over the chicken.

9.   Transfer skillet of marinated chicken to the pre-heated oven.

10.                Cook for 15 -20 minutes (depending of the thickness of the breasts).

11.                Internal temperature should be 156 degrees:

ENJOY DAN:                                      BON-APPETITE!!