Piri piri chicken with sweet potato wedges
Spicy, lemony piri piri chicken breasts with baked sweet potato wedges and a crisp green salad.
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.85 a head
- Oven220°C (200°C fan)
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Blend the chillies, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, vinegar and oregano into a rough paste.
- 2
Slash each chicken breast a few times, coat in half the paste and leave for 15 minutes.
- 3
Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Spread the wedges on a tray, spray with low fat cooking spray and roast for 35 minutes, turning once, until crisp at the edges.
35 min - 4
After 10 minutes, add the chicken to a second tray and roast alongside for 25 minutes, until cooked through with charred edges.
25 min - 5
Slice the chicken, brush with the remaining paste, and serve with the wedges, lettuce and cucumber.
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