This Peri-Peri Chicken Has More Flavor Than Any Dish I've Ever Made

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  • @707ridah
    @707ridah 2 роки тому +683

    I appreciate what you do, I've been a Chef for 20ys and I'm being honest with you. You brought back my passion in cooking again and make it fun, I was losing my love for it and I wanna thank you for that. I was about to just quit and now I'm better

    • @luochi1465
      @luochi1465 Рік тому +14

      Life is all about fun

    • @blueldrrich84
      @blueldrrich84 Рік тому +12

      ❤ stay in the game my friend. Good food is worth the time.
      🤜💥🤛
      Never let anyone or anything steal your joy 🙌

    • @707ridah
      @707ridah Рік тому +4

      @Richard Carl, Jr I appreciate the kind words, I cook for my family and that's all I need.. stay blessed out there

    • @707ridah
      @707ridah Рік тому +2

      @luo chi couldn't agree with you more

    • @sasquatchrosefarts
      @sasquatchrosefarts Рік тому +6

      ​@@707ridah get involved in the efficiency of the kitchen . It's a challenging puzzle.and it'll stimulate your brain and make it fun again. Get involved in buying and sourcing the food. And then write out different models to prepare and store the food to make an efficient kitchen that produces good food and keeps costs low.

  • @thegoldenbalance
    @thegoldenbalance 2 роки тому +1716

    Real recipes? every single video you have ever uploaded is 🔥🔥🔥🔥. Looks amazing!

  • @Edward-om8mz
    @Edward-om8mz 9 місяців тому +24

    I'm Portuguese born in Angola and VERY bias towards chicken piri-piri. You can cook

  • @5jacksonsjourney179
    @5jacksonsjourney179 2 роки тому +338

    I'm from South Africa and grew up eating Nandos and homemade peri-peri chicken. I did it on the grill over a wood fire and the results were spectacular. This was even better than anything I had before in Africa. We live in North Carolina now and I made this for some local friends. They said I ruined KFC and Popeyes for them. They only want chicken like this now.

    • @GregJoshuaW
      @GregJoshuaW Рік тому +9

      Where @ in NC? That's my home as well - let's start a food truck!! lol

    • @5jacksonsjourney179
      @5jacksonsjourney179 Рік тому +26

      @@GregJoshuaW I already did. Well I bought a restaurant in Blowing Rock and it will be on the menu. The Global Kitchen.

    • @GregJoshuaW
      @GregJoshuaW Рік тому +3

      Next time I'm out that way admittedly isn't often, I'm definitely stopping by!

    • @GregJoshuaW
      @GregJoshuaW Рік тому +2

      I can't find it on Google maps?

    • @BarryNorton
      @BarryNorton Рік тому +5

      Lekker! Do you know how much Nando's blew up in the UK? My South African ex-wife and I used to go to the only one in London (in Earl's Court), and of course every time we went back to SA, but now they're everywhere. I also grill my own now in Denmark, where there's no Nando's :(

  • @saveriopersichilli1129
    @saveriopersichilli1129 2 роки тому +194

    As a chef who used to work in a Portuguese restaurant...I approve of this recipe . Great work

    • @pagangwynne3627
      @pagangwynne3627 2 роки тому +13

      As a patron who used to eat piri-piri rabbit I approve anything piri-piri out of a Portuguese restaurant. 😀

    • @M10-o2r6m
      @M10-o2r6m 10 місяців тому +2

      This isn't peri peri 😂

    • @saveriopersichilli1129
      @saveriopersichilli1129 10 місяців тому

      @user-hg4sz7sj2l yeah but it's good

    • @huntersigler9895
      @huntersigler9895 8 місяців тому

      @@M10-o2r6myes it is.

    • @Kragith
      @Kragith 8 місяців тому +1

      @@M10-o2r6m But is it chicken though?

  • @preposterous1024
    @preposterous1024 2 роки тому +204

    "The most important thing is that you're cooking and you're having fun right? Not that you're doing it perfectly." This is awesome 👌

    • @jjm4643
      @jjm4643 2 роки тому

      BOOM!

    • @kleinbottled79
      @kleinbottled79 2 роки тому

      My former chef's who live on perpetually in my subconscious are all seething at this, but it's at least 90% true. However, the other 10% is the realization that pushing towards our vision of perfection helps us grow, and it takes a lot of growth to become great at something. Depends what you are trying to get out of cooking I guess... or the rest of life. But yeah, first and foremost, you have to enjoy doing it.

    • @JamesP-ik2kw
      @JamesP-ik2kw 4 місяці тому

      As someone who worked with a team that hit the goal of winning the james beard award best cocktail bar. My boss has said the same thing. And after 13 hour days. 4. To even 6 days in a row with a small team and being insane and crazy for even attenpting the goal.
      He also forever fucking haunts my subconscious forever. Lol
      ​@kleinbottled79

  • @dganet
    @dganet 2 роки тому +433

    Sonny, your teaching ability is second to none - fantastic pointers that people will remember. I'm married to a chef & I'm a trained chef/home cook and we both love watching you from Ireland. Great job mate & of course, I'm going to try this recipe. Thanks 😍

    • @thatdudecancook
      @thatdudecancook  2 роки тому +61

      Love my Irish brothers and sisters! I actually have Robert Emmets blood in these veins, direct descendant of Thomas Addis Emmet his brother

    • @SeniorJohnQPublic
      @SeniorJohnQPublic 2 роки тому +9

      I concur with you. He is outstanding.

    • @SeniorJohnQPublic
      @SeniorJohnQPublic 2 роки тому +15

      However, Sonny, all Chilis originated from Central and South America and the Caribbean. They were spread across the world including to Africa, Asia, North America by the Spanish and Portuguese. In various countries the chilis changed genetically.

    • @prashil3k594
      @prashil3k594 2 роки тому +2

      This be the facts

    • @matthewdoolan2257
      @matthewdoolan2257 2 роки тому +4

      @@thatdudecancook Wow that’s crazy! One of the greatest heroes in Irish history is your relative?! So cool man

  • @thatdudecancook
    @thatdudecancook  2 роки тому +236

    This Peri Peri Chicken was on a whole different level and I really want you to make it like RIGHT NOW!! I know Nandos is South African I just lived and worked in the UK for many years so that is why I associate Nandos with England.

    • @valid_jayy2296
      @valid_jayy2296 2 роки тому +10

      Is this chicken safe for my diet? Cuz it looks ADDICTIVE 🤤🤤

    • @benjaminstarks4071
      @benjaminstarks4071 2 роки тому +1

      Nando's is pretty good...here in Chicago!! Thanks Sonny!!

    • @lisafranklin9089
      @lisafranklin9089 2 роки тому +3

      @@F.Andre1377 will you share it with me please 🥺?

    • @lisafranklin9089
      @lisafranklin9089 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you Sonny 💖

    • @F.Andre1377
      @F.Andre1377 2 роки тому +1

      @@lisafranklin9089 sure, just bare with me

  • @joshbradbury7481
    @joshbradbury7481 Рік тому +9

    "Everyone trying to be perfect an we all screwed up" we love ya Sonny!!! Keep the content coming bro!!

  • @marleyxl8959
    @marleyxl8959 2 роки тому +10

    Trust me, people this bright and caring are a blessing and you should take as much as you can from this guys videos to apply to your own life. Guys like this are one of a kind, you'll find cooks in a workplace to not have the same panache and positivity.

    • @marleyxl8959
      @marleyxl8959 2 роки тому +1

      Also thanks to youtube you are getting him in a raw and unfettered form, people in your day to day life will have preconceptions that prevent them from being this charismatic.

  • @SenpaiKai9000
    @SenpaiKai9000 2 роки тому +406

    imma need this ASAP

  • @cwongplus4639
    @cwongplus4639 2 роки тому +209

    Can verify this recipe is bomb. I used a food processor and a different chilli of the Thai variety. Results were outstanding. Tip: If you add in the olive oil at the end and mix it in without using the food processor, the marinade will keep its red vibrancy 🙂

    • @sabihabhuiyan5076
      @sabihabhuiyan5076 2 роки тому +2

      I messed up and put it in the food processor. The red color went away :(

    • @2116sassafrass
      @2116sassafrass Рік тому

      He did call that out, referring to a multiplication. So either he's plenty thorough - or you raise your comment, and super thoughtful. Either way ...

    • @nancy9478
      @nancy9478 Рік тому

      Thanks for this comment. I dont have a huge mortar and pestle, and even if I did I could not manage to use one with my arthritic hands. I was about to ask about using the food processor. You rock!

    • @M10-o2r6m
      @M10-o2r6m 10 місяців тому +1

      But this isn't peri peri 😂

  • @Patrick-cc3ub
    @Patrick-cc3ub 2 роки тому +172

    “Don’t let not having one ingredient stop you from cooking”
    Yes, thank you! I think this message is severely understated. Honestly, unless you cook a ton, you’re probably not going to have a ton of ingredients, so missing one or two is normal. First up, search up some alternates, or in some cases ways to make it at home. You could also try thinking about the flavors and putting in what you think could replace it best.
    I always have a lot of fun doing either, and it also made me a better cook, as I got more familiar with ingredients. So experiment away!

    • @davidparker.2227
      @davidparker.2227 2 роки тому +6

      Except if one of the missing ingredients is the chicken of course....

    • @eggspanda2475
      @eggspanda2475 2 роки тому +10

      @@davidparker.2227 obviously youve never tried peri peri peri before

    • @DisparityOfBeliefAndTruth
      @DisparityOfBeliefAndTruth Рік тому +3

      My OCD made accepting this theory very difficult. Well, that and a lack of culinary confidence that I’ll be able to adjust on the fly and not fuck everything up.

    • @Patrick-cc3ub
      @Patrick-cc3ub Рік тому +1

      @@DisparityOfBeliefAndTruth It's definitely normal to start off not confident or able to adjust on the fly. The first few dishes I cooked were VERY questionable. But the more you do it, the better you get.
      Just try your best. If you're a perfectionist, just take it as slow as you can and get what ingredients you can.

    • @Damers9999
      @Damers9999 Рік тому

      Great advice for all.... thanks

  • @erichkukkuk3817
    @erichkukkuk3817 11 місяців тому +3

    Looks good. As a South African, ive eaten peri-peri chicken my whole life. Its the best when its grilled on an open flame, or even smoked. But you really need to try and get birds eye chilli for it. You need the heat to blow you away followed by the amazing flavours.

  • @asquithmainlines699
    @asquithmainlines699 2 роки тому +18

    I worked in Tete Mozambique for a year. There was a little hole in the wall restaurant that served Peri Peri chicken. Since then I have tried many recipes at home to duplicate it and have come very close now. This method looks bang on the only thing it is missing is this has to be done over a charcoal fire. It is simply not the same without the smoke flavour as well. It would take this dish from an 8 to a 10 for sure.

    • @sadaf1482
      @sadaf1482 Рік тому +10

      If you want to do it on a pan but with the charcoal flavour, try heating up a charcoal (on stove). once hot, place it in a small bowl.
      Place this small bowl in the big chicken marinade bowl and drop a teaspoon of clarified butter and instantly close the bowl with a lid (let it sit for 20-30 mins). The smoke of the coal will permeate in the chicken and give it that charcoal and smoky flavour.
      I’ve seen this in Indian curry recipes when they want to give it a smoky kick.

    • @Enig_Mata
      @Enig_Mata Рік тому

      @@sadaf1482 I have seen something similar in Yemeni cooking videos. Thanks for sharing.

  • @louisem.3829
    @louisem.3829 2 роки тому +66

    As a South African living in America, I love that I am able to buy Nandos peri-peri sauce here, in Walmart. As much as I love the whole chicken my favorite is peri-peri chicken livers with crispy bread.

    • @colleenowens99
      @colleenowens99 2 роки тому +3

      I bought some on sale and have been wondering when I am going to use it. I also have chicken.

    • @MichelleObamasBBC
      @MichelleObamasBBC 2 роки тому +5

      is Nando's sauce authentic? They recently made their way to India and it looked tempting on the supermarket shelf.

    • @louisem.3829
      @louisem.3829 2 роки тому +3

      @@MichelleObamasBBC Yes, use with confidence. We usually use the medium which is hot enough for us but you can get the hot too. I usually spatchcock a chicken on the grill. My American husband is a big fan, as is my 16 year-old.

    • @louisem.3829
      @louisem.3829 2 роки тому

      An absolute must try is the Peri Peri Chicken livers … here is a link: ua-cam.com/video/-gJs_bcWsUo/v-deo.html

    • @Karma-qt4ji
      @Karma-qt4ji 2 роки тому +2

      Like most people, he seems to think Nando's originated in the UK.... should we just let him continue to believe that? ;)

  • @jareddavies5220
    @jareddavies5220 2 роки тому +135

    Dear Dude,
    On behalf of all South Africans, thank you!
    You 110% nailed this recipe, it looks insane the chicken moist and tasty. Im going to try make this next weekend!
    High five!!

  • @etownsend9116
    @etownsend9116 2 роки тому +14

    Dude you cracked me up when you stacked the chickens and said, "You know what position it's in. We are family channel I can't tell you but". Awesome video man I have learned so much watching you and other UA-camrs. Thanks for all the content.

  • @shoestringfarm
    @shoestringfarm 2 місяці тому +1

    Hey, it's actually of Portuguese origin, Nandos was created in South Africa. I'm English living in Cape Town. I'm definitely trying this one. Both my son and i love your work. Much love.

  • @bitmasterb
    @bitmasterb 2 роки тому +8

    Sonny - I've been following you for probably 6-8 months now and just have to say I CANNOT thank you enough for all of your hard work you put into these videos. Your recipes are amazing but its the whole package - the videos are fun, light, and educational. Inspires me to cook! Thanks.

  • @samanthadavis7998
    @samanthadavis7998 2 роки тому +36

    I don't know if you read all of these but I want you to know that this is very inspirational. I love where you say it ain't got to be perfect just have fun. I happen to be homeless and I still try to maintain my love for cooking on the grill and on an open fire and it's one of the few things that gives me joy thank you

    • @LinA-it9vd
      @LinA-it9vd 2 роки тому +1

      Where are you watching this if you are homeless?

    • @LinA-it9vd
      @LinA-it9vd 2 роки тому

      @Jai Cahill You could but it really wouldn’t be necessary.
      I wonder why if you worked you couldn’t rent a room to stay in.
      I was kicked out at 17 but worked and finished school. While I did that I rented a room to sleep in from the money I made working in a store.
      I just find it odd why people wouldn’t do that.

    • @kerradh
      @kerradh Рік тому

      @@LinA-it9vd HI Lin, I recently watched this from John Oliver which really helps explain some of the other difficulties that may lead to homelessness, and really opened my eyes (I also find him very funny, but that is subjective)
      ua-cam.com/video/_-0J49_9lwc/v-deo.html

    • @SobeCrunkMonster
      @SobeCrunkMonster Рік тому

      i hope youre getting your life together instead of being one of the millions of parasitic tent city nematodes that i hate so much stinking up the neighborhood.

  • @AfrikanTaO
    @AfrikanTaO 2 роки тому +58

    Nice going Sonny. I will make this, VERY soon! 🤤
    BTW. Peri Peri is mostly found dried. Although I made a mistake once of scooping a few scoops of fresh Peri-Peri chilies in my bowl. The person I was staying with put it in a salad bowl with lettuce and sliced green pepper and I thought it was oddly shaped cherry tomatoes. It's a very painful memory, since in some cultures if you put it on your plate, you eat it. It's insulting and greedy if you don't.

  • @PeteNathanPod
    @PeteNathanPod 10 місяців тому +1

    Best type of cooking methods for any type of spatchcock chicken it’s works with Jerk Chicken, Peri Peri Chicken, Pollo a la brasa you name it will work!!! Great video bro!!!

  • @luchang2148
    @luchang2148 2 роки тому +8

    Wow! I just made this chicken and it is AMAZING! I marinade it for 2 days. Really moist, the salt in meat is perfect. Thank you sir, I enjoy your channel and love the food you introduce.

  • @jmann0525
    @jmann0525 2 роки тому +36

    My favorite chef on UA-cam, obviously have worked in a professional kitchen but you can also tell you’ve learned a lot of things from your own trial and error. Always very informative and knowledgeable. Natural talent and you’re also hilarious man. Great content!

  • @sairacoolification
    @sairacoolification 11 місяців тому +6

    Made this today - let the marinade sit overnight and it was SUPERB! The only thing I did different was not cook it in the pan first - but boy was this fantastic - so much so, my dad polished his plate off - and he doesn't even like chicken! Definitely one for a regular rotation!

    • @samuraidoggy
      @samuraidoggy Місяць тому

      So you just put it into over? Thats fucking lazy!

  • @matthewmyrp
    @matthewmyrp Рік тому +44

    Made the marinade for this earlier tonight. I'll update this comment after I eat tomorrow, but I did change a few things. Had to work with the ingredients I have! So sub scallions for the shallots. Instead of Fresnos I used 1.5 "yellow 7-pot lava" peppers and a hatch Chile, since they're in season. The 7-pot is sweet heat, like a Caribbean jerk pepper but way spicier than fresnos. I used unsmoked paprika, and replaced the thyme with a bunch of tarragon! It smelled amazing. I saved just enough to lightly sauce some broccoli, which I roasted, charred, then ate. SUPER TASTY. Thank you so much for your education! I use it for inspiration all the time! Really grateful for you :)

    • @matthewmyrp
      @matthewmyrp Рік тому +28

      Unbelievable. I literally teared up from how super duper freaking tasty it was!! I've got 2 tenders and another quarter left for tomorrow. Thanks you again so very much. Blessings

  • @rogerthomas1982
    @rogerthomas1982 2 роки тому +317

    I used a blender but the sauce came together fine (though I left out all of those ingredients and used marshmallows and Hershey's syrup instead) Also, instead of chicken I poured it over bananas. Delicious! I highly recommend along with a big glass of milk and maybe some chocolate cake. Keep the great recipes coming!

    • @jycegaming8530
      @jycegaming8530 2 роки тому +46

      did you notice a big difference in the flavour profile as you said you left out the thyme he used in the video? or is it not that noticable

    • @justindai8401
      @justindai8401 2 роки тому +10

      bruh what? thats a whole different recipe

    • @b1dd0_
      @b1dd0_ 2 роки тому +36

      @@justindai8401 youmissedthejoke

    • @jycegaming8530
      @jycegaming8530 2 роки тому +18

      @@justindai8401 he just made some substitutions nbd

    • @shinjaokinawa5122
      @shinjaokinawa5122 2 роки тому

      Funnnneeeee

  • @RonSunshine
    @RonSunshine Рік тому +3

    Finally made this recipe. It was a long time coming because I had to wait to harvest the birds eye chilis that I grew after watching this video. Fantastic! Grilled the chicken over charcoal with a big hunk of pecan wood providing just the right amount of smoke. Did not disappoint. The only chicken recipe in my experience that rivals this one would be the NY Times Peruvian chicken recipe with the green sauce. Not too dissimilar. Also incredibly tasty. Sonny, I really appreciate your videos. You are so generous with your knowledge. I am shocked to report that after a 30 year career in music, I now cook for a living. I find your passion for excellent food very inspiring. Just wanted to say thanks. I have learned a great deal from you.

  • @divvockorigi8806
    @divvockorigi8806 2 роки тому +4

    Ahhh a cultured man with sprouting ingredients, so refreshing!

  • @jasonanglin5837
    @jasonanglin5837 2 роки тому +44

    I don’t know who said do you have any real recipes……..
    I have been in the industry for like 30 years.
    Every single thing this guy says is legit. His recipes are on point.
    I bet you money…..this chicken is MONEY!
    Keep doing your thing👊🏻

    • @PatInselman
      @PatInselman 2 роки тому +2

      I am no pro cook, but I AM pro great food! Every dish I’ve made from our Sonny has been fantastic. “When you know, you know!” is more than just a line!

    • @DB-nj9rg
      @DB-nj9rg 9 місяців тому

      I couldn't agree more. I can't wait to try this recipe.

    • @ArohaStill
      @ArohaStill 4 місяці тому

      It looks like it's going to be a very tasty chicken but that's not authentic..

  • @shawnkay5462
    @shawnkay5462 2 роки тому +13

    I was blown away by how delicious PeriPeri is. I cant believe its not more popular. Ive never tried that unique flavor before. I think its slowly making its way to US. I see Nandos in a few cities and Port of Peri Peri restaurants popping up.

    • @MOO67204
      @MOO67204 2 роки тому

      This is not peri peri - not even close

    • @tbunreall
      @tbunreall 6 місяців тому

      @@MOO67204 its actually really close...

  • @emmgeevideo
    @emmgeevideo 6 місяців тому +2

    I cook a lot outdoors. My wife doesn't like beef so I'm always on the hunt for new chicken recipes. Sometimes she likes what I cook and sometimes she says, "It's good" in a way that makes me think she's saying, "It could have been better." She's a tough one to please. I made this one and suddenly I was the outdoor cook of the year! She loves it. She said she could drink the sauce. I'm making this again for sure... (actually I used the marinade from the wings video and the spatchcock technique from this video)

  • @marraharris6080
    @marraharris6080 Рік тому +2

    Re the person who commented do you have any real recipes, that is hallmark envy. You are an excellent chef and even better teacher, as your subscriber base reflects.

  • @sorryitsmoops
    @sorryitsmoops 2 роки тому +11

    One of the best cooking videos I've ever seen!! Great job. And I'm glad you gave peri-peri the recognition it deserves 🇿🇦

  • @camogoofs
    @camogoofs 2 роки тому +23

    Been watching for a long time and NEVER have I EVER seen a fake recipe lol. I've cooked so many of your recipes my wife had to take a protection order out to protect our fridge lol. Seriously love all your vids man... Keep it up.

  • @disjanpampoen
    @disjanpampoen 2 роки тому +9

    South African here, and you are on the money.

  • @juliosantana859
    @juliosantana859 Рік тому +4

    Please Don't stop my friend! You make great food while introducing fun and educational content! A true work of art! Thank you so much!

  • @Movie_Games
    @Movie_Games 2 роки тому +3

    What would you replace chilis with for no heat? Roasted red peppers?

    • @ShortHandedNow
      @ShortHandedNow 2 роки тому +2

      The Portuguese method uses Sheppard peppers and is a little more toned down on the heat. (You can buy it pre-made just look for Pimenta Moida.).

  • @grimeybeast1465
    @grimeybeast1465 2 роки тому +18

    I made this for my family tonight. I can verify that it is extraordinary. It's of the best chicken recipes I've ever eaten. It's definitely the best chicken I've ever made. Hands down.
    I followed the recipe and the instructions verbatim, with the following exceptions:
    1. We don't have Fresno chilies at any of the grocery stores. I subbed in a 50/50 mix of jalapeno and chipotle on Google's recommendation.
    2. No mortar and pestle so I had to use a food processor.
    3. The reserve marinade was a little tart and spicy, so I added in about three tablespoons of allulose (sugar alternative. I'm on Keto), and also gave it some creaminess by adding a couple tablespoons of sour cream. This helped soften the spiciness which was important for my kids. Everything else was exactly as you instructed sir.
    On a side note, for taste test purposes, in a small bowl I mixed a little sauce with a little honey. It was mind-blowing. The next time I take a keto break I'm going to make this and sweeten the sauce with a few tablespoons of honey.
    Thank you for the excellent recipe, and the outstanding instructions.

    • @josephsmith961
      @josephsmith961 2 роки тому +3

      We have Fresno's here, and they're more of a chili head type of chili. Super hot, mainly intense burn in the mouth with zero flavor other than vegetation. So you not only dodged a bullet, but probably made it way better for your kids.

  • @karlm127
    @karlm127 2 роки тому +10

    Definitely my favorite cooking channel, down to earth, comical, luxuriously tasty. Well done my boy, Paddy didn't disappoint either.

  • @jameshouchins9469
    @jameshouchins9469 2 роки тому +46

    Bro...please keep doin what you're doin!
    Not only are your cooking tips fabulous, but you make people laugh and bring some joy into our lives!
    Thank you!!

    • @gmanGman12007
      @gmanGman12007 2 роки тому +4

      Yeah, he's like that unfunny weirdo who gets UA-cam, mastered editing and Just knows what to broadcast to produce a great, funny video :)

  • @Kirkmichals
    @Kirkmichals 2 роки тому +2

    Made this tonight (started it yesterday). It's fabulous. If you like spicy I'd add a couple serranos or 1 habanero or something, however if you like spicy and your significant other doesn't have your tolerance level, this dish is absolutely perfect. I'd recommend using a couple leave in electric bluetooth thermometers, we failed to do this. We didn't quite render out all the fat in the skin or the collagen in the dark meat as we checked the oven too frequently. It should render when we reheat the dark meat tomorrow. I would recommend this recipe to a friend for sure. Do not skip making the dipping sauce, I thought it may not be worth the trouble, wrong, it is absolutely an essential component to this dish! Subscribed!

  • @danf4447
    @danf4447 Рік тому

    appreciate all the little techniques that together add up to a pro in the kitchen - from the catering wrap on a bowl to how to heat tomato paste in a pan to tone down acidity. how to prep the chicken. all worthy.

  • @SuperDaveP270
    @SuperDaveP270 2 роки тому +53

    6:10 The etymology of "spatchcock" is that it derived from an old Irish word "spitchcock" which was sometimes done to eels and some other seafood---meaning they are split, the spine removed, and then cooked.

    • @satinlovegloveful
      @satinlovegloveful 2 роки тому +4

    • @LetsBeClear87
      @LetsBeClear87 2 роки тому

      Nice 👍 love infos

    • @thetruthchannel7073
      @thetruthchannel7073 2 роки тому +1

      Interesting info tbh, never heard of it ...In the uk we call it to butterfly it

    • @sanchopanza5726
      @sanchopanza5726 2 роки тому

      That’s interesting. I was about to say that it’s also called ‘butterfly’ the chicken but I see that The Truth Channel beat me to it.

  • @reubenkennedy9367
    @reubenkennedy9367 2 роки тому +5

    Attacking your fridge really helps bring out the flavours of this recipe, 10/10

  • @gowiththeflo8742
    @gowiththeflo8742 2 роки тому +32

    I was always told that Peri-Peri was brought by Portuguese explorers to the South parts of Africa. Where they also refer to it as Pili-Pili. However, in Portugal they spell it Piri-Piri.
    Regardless where you travel to, be it in Portugal, Mozambique, Angola, the Islands (Açores/Madeira), Brazil Africa or even in the UK; There will be various different flavors of this sauce & marinade.
    It is quite delicious and it could be made either mild or spicy/hot.
    My grandmother used to make it with her homemade moonshine (agua ardente) instead of vinegar, but my mom uses Porto or Whiskey.

    • @dfertefwergwergrfgwr
      @dfertefwergwergrfgwr 2 роки тому +5

      I also read it was the Portuguese that introduced it to the continent of Africa. They also introduced tempura to the Japanese and Ukelele to Hawaii.

    • @cardfreak0560
      @cardfreak0560 2 роки тому +1

      @@dfertefwergwergrfgwr yep. And look at us now :/

    • @RanaltheBeetle
      @RanaltheBeetle 2 роки тому +4

      Yes piri piri chicken is a portuguese dish

    • @jspartacus
      @jspartacus 2 роки тому +2

      All chiles originate in the Americas. It is a new world crop.

    • @Noobmaster-gg6gk
      @Noobmaster-gg6gk 2 роки тому

      @@RanaltheBeetle nah the chilli was brought to Africa by Portuguese but piri piri was made in south and eastern parts of Africa 👌

  • @rewolfer
    @rewolfer 2 роки тому +8

    As a South African living in Japan, I’m really missing peri peri and now nandos too. Will have to make this soon. Thank you!

  • @Whodaleewho
    @Whodaleewho 2 роки тому +31

    It's not the size of your pestle in the tool box, it's definitely how you use it! Great Video!

    • @maxpower1293
      @maxpower1293 2 роки тому +1

      That's what she said... 🤣

    • @plwadodveeefdv
      @plwadodveeefdv Рік тому

      this is the shortest pestle I've ever seen

  • @Chewsiffer18
    @Chewsiffer18 Рік тому +7

    Hey Sonny! Thank you so much for the recipe. Just found your channel a few weeks ago and this was the first recipe of yours I tried. You’re absolutely right, bringing the marinade together by hand was rewarding despite the fact it felt like I was getting Maced for 15 minutes straight

  • @sipzter357
    @sipzter357 Рік тому +3

    Finally made this..DeliSHHHH..2 habaneros and 10 fresnos plus all the rest. Let it marinade overnight. Sauce was still spicy and chicken was excellent. Great recipe. Next time will go with one habanero and about 6-8 fresnos (if they are still around) or jalapenos if they are not. Family really enjoyed it!!

  • @shanevids4644
    @shanevids4644 2 роки тому +8

    I never cook with peppers, but this looks amazing! I'm thinking this needs to go in a smoker for a few hours for something really crazy. You're the best Sonny!

  • @pro-template3914
    @pro-template3914 Рік тому +1

    I’ve made this recipe like 10 times in the past few months. It gets better and better every single time. Keep up the good work!🎉🎉🎉

  • @glindo1963
    @glindo1963 7 місяців тому

    This really inspired me to try this recipe. I’ve heard of Peri Peri chicken, but never thought about making it. But watching this video really made me want to. I’ve made the marinade and the chicken is now resting in the fridge. I can’t wait to share this with my friends tomorrow evening. Thanks for sharing this with us.

  • @danielh750
    @danielh750 2 роки тому +6

    You are my absolute favorite new UA-cam find! Your technique is as perfect as I've seen on UA-cam. Obviously you're a real chef. I do BBQ for a living and love learning new interesting recipes I can riff off of. Also I have used a mixtire of Maldon salt and rosemary for years. Hilarious you do that too, your mixture was better than mine. Cheers!

  • @SpazZRatic
    @SpazZRatic 2 роки тому +8

    I just love how you teach! Thank you for these videos, I like the depth that you go into explaining everything, I've learned so much from just one video.

  • @jac2623
    @jac2623 2 роки тому +6

    First time I had peri-peri, it was a grilled shrimp dish in Mombassa. It was fabulous and I ate some peri-peri chicken a few days later. This was in July 1999. Fast forward about ten years and I went shopping for hot sauce and found a peri-peri sauce made in S. Africa in a Whole Foods in the DC area. It was very good but one day it was not available and the clerk told me the company apparently went out of business. Too bad. I will plan to try this homemade peri-peri sauce as soon as I can muster up 5 or 6 people who want to try spatchcocked African grilled peri-peri chicken.

  • @35mmonrose
    @35mmonrose 9 місяців тому

    12:26 that sandalwood blessing felt personal 😂❤ thank you, from one expression of the Universe to another

  • @herbabbott
    @herbabbott 2 роки тому

    You are so incredible, absolutely unbelievable. My wife and I are moving back to Colorado and I was so excited to maybe meet you one day and now I hear you are moving to Austin, it’s a good excuse to visit Austin! Thank you so much for your inspiration and your amazing recipes…

  • @VintageGuy1
    @VintageGuy1 Рік тому +12

    Dude, I know you've heard this many times already, but: "you deserve to have your own cooking show!"👏 🔥

  • @celwell20
    @celwell20 2 роки тому +4

    "Everybody is trying to be perfect, but everybody is... Totally screwed up, it's all good." Words to live by.

  • @cloudvider1708
    @cloudvider1708 2 роки тому +7

    You said piri-piri exactly like a portuguese person, you actually nailed the accent :)
    Looking forward to more recipes.

  • @naughtynanuk
    @naughtynanuk 2 роки тому +18

    I made this yesterday, I added the oregano with the thyme and blended it. I used lime, didn't have lemon, and to minimize the acidity I used some honey, with the exception of these tweaks, I LOVED THIS. It's definitely going to be a stable of my diet now. ps in my anxiousness to get this going, I missed the step in the video where it seared the chicken in the frying pan first and I placed it in the oven. upon realizing my mistake I just placed it back on top of the stove, and because I didn't let the pan heat properly I ruined the chicken skin. Ah, live and learn, I will do better next time. it was as he said extremely flavourful and delish.

    • @deborahshallin5843
      @deborahshallin5843 2 роки тому

      I think you could still cook it in the oven and it would be almost as wonderful. It’s all about the flavor anyway. Was it tasty?

    • @naughtynanuk
      @naughtynanuk 2 роки тому

      @@deborahshallin5843 very, it's now a favourite, friends ask me to make it for them and I'm actually thinking of making them and selling them to make a little extra cash. It really is quite delicious with the sauce, you must make Enough sauce. Happy New year.

    • @samuraidoggy
      @samuraidoggy Місяць тому

      Thats a pretty darn big mistake. Hope that you have improved your skills ever since this sad incident!

  • @robert_starling
    @robert_starling Рік тому

    The water / sauce split tip is gold. I made pan seared scallops today and a lemon butter sauce with roasted Hatch chile bits... so amazing and thankfully it all stayed together.

  • @BooBoo586
    @BooBoo586 9 місяців тому

    I bow to thee!! My mouth is watering. I would pay big money to eat this. Whoever you live with is a very fortunate soul!!

  • @kr1tical41
    @kr1tical41 2 роки тому +160

    I’m from South Africa and we eat a LOT of peri peri here😂 you were spot on with the African birds eye chili and the final product looked unreal🤘🏻

    • @TheMJA1977
      @TheMJA1977 2 роки тому +11

      Piri piri is a Mozambican dish and was brought by the Portuguese and Mozambican to South Africa.birds eye chilly came from Malawi and interior Mozambique.

    • @kr1tical41
      @kr1tical41 2 роки тому +8

      @@TheMJA1977 cool

    • @TheMJA1977
      @TheMJA1977 2 роки тому +12

      @@kr1tical41 Nando is diminutive of Fernando. My mother new the Nado family when in 1974 the Portuguese abandoned Mozambique and the Mozambique war started. Fernando's family were the owner's fo the Piri Piri in lorenço marques(today is known as Maputo, capital of Mozambique). It was their sons that started Nandos in South Africa. People should stay more informed about the dishes' origin before using them. Original you must have certain that true because this represents a country's culture.

    • @TheMJA1977
      @TheMJA1977 2 роки тому

      @@kr1tical41 ua-cam.com/video/nkz2QMagdGw/v-deo.html

    • @riaannel2766
      @riaannel2766 2 роки тому +11

      @@TheMJA1977 . Who cares about another country's culture bro? Its food, we eat it, we don't need a food history major to enjoy the taste.

  • @INEDABJRSA
    @INEDABJRSA 2 роки тому +4

    South Africans truly love this😁🇿🇦

  • @breej69
    @breej69 2 роки тому +6

    I made this recipe this past Sunday and my husband LOVED IT! I didn't let it crisp up long enough on the stove as I was also made Persian Rice to serve with. Therefore, one of my bigger burners on my stove was already being used :(

    • @samuraidoggy
      @samuraidoggy Місяць тому

      Thats pretty sad and lazy. Hope you have improved since then!

    • @breej69
      @breej69 Місяць тому

      @@samuraidoggy TF you talking about? I was trying to make two new recipes at the same time, jacka$$! Skin was crispy, just not crunchy. Hope you learn to be nice.

    • @samuraidoggy
      @samuraidoggy Місяць тому

      @@breej69 Your fucking rice doesnt need to be on the stove for fucking hours! Make the goddamn chicken crips first on it and then put it into oven, and make your fucking shitty rice on the stove, it cant be that fucking hard?!?!

  • @BarrettOwens
    @BarrettOwens Рік тому

    Having lived in Fall River, MA for many years I have experienced a wide variety of Portuguese dishes, mainly Azorean, and many of the home cooked meals are the best. My wife's entire family are from the Azores, and being a home cook since I was very young I took advantage of spending lots of time in kitchens with a lot of Avos :-) I'm making a Portuguese chicken with linguica & peas tonight and I add some Piri Piri that kicks the whole thing up to the next level, OMG. I even use the Piri Piri in my fusion Portuguese shrimp & grits. Really enjoyed your chicken vid, well done!! 👍

  • @itswu
    @itswu Рік тому +1

    Followed this recipe a couple Months ago and it came out AMAZING. I substituted a few things that I didn’t have but it came out so juicy. Making it again today. This was delicious!

  • @jaypeebeats141
    @jaypeebeats141 2 роки тому +61

    Heyyy I'm so glad you said that piri piri chicken is from mozambique! We do actually have extremely juicy tender and spicy spicy piri piri chicken here, there's actually a whole food market dedicated to piri piri chicken in the capital maputo!

    • @thatdudecancook
      @thatdudecancook  2 роки тому +27

      Yes!! I was not gonna let Portugal steal your thunder!! Gotta pay respect

    • @mattdarbyshire4962
      @mattdarbyshire4962 2 роки тому

      It's actually from Fresno.

  • @ih0p
    @ih0p 2 роки тому +12

    Dude. This was amazing. I'm pretty proud of my roasted chicken with just salt & pepper but this was the best bird I've ever made, probably the tastiest I've ever had. I only marinated for a few hours and did it on the grill with a hot cast iron pan on top until the flip. Came out looking just like his and the combination of flavors was incredible . I served with cilantro-lime rice which went great with the sauce. Video is full of useful tips too, like sautéing the tom paste and fixing the split sauce.

  • @beowulfds
    @beowulfds 2 роки тому +8

    Can't wait to try this recipe tonight. Your delivery style is awesome. Very unique and I love it! Keep it up!

  • @C.HinesEl
    @C.HinesEl 11 місяців тому +1

    YOU-ARE-TOTTALLY-AWESOME!!!!! Thanks for your straight up cooking method and insight. You're now my (only) go-to-guy for cooking. Please bring more African cuisine for the show plz.

  • @mrsmartypants_1
    @mrsmartypants_1 Рік тому

    Wow. Looks fabulous! I’m doing it. Thank you dude. 2 things: I’m ordering a Molcajete immediately after this. I’ve always been too lazy. That ends here. Secondly the Peri Peri sauce - yep bright orange if you use a food processor or blender. I became familiar with Peri Peri in Australia. Have been buying it at Trader Joe’s ever since. It’s way more versatile on more things compared to Tabasco or Franks.

  • @shaunjayes8842
    @shaunjayes8842 Рік тому +6

    I live in South Africa, the home of Nando's, and peri-peri chicken is a big favourite here.
    I make it all the time, including a recipe from an old Mozambican friend of mine.
    I must say this recipe is one of the best, if not the best I have ever tried.
    You have everything spot on here.
    It's brilliant.
    Thank you, I love your channel.

    • @tickledtoffee
      @tickledtoffee Рік тому +1

      yeah, we really love Nando's and peri-peri chicken in SA 😂 I'm so excited to try this recipe, especially if it gets a thumbs up from someone who's made a lot of peri-peri chicken

    • @M10-o2r6m
      @M10-o2r6m 10 місяців тому

      Haha liarrr

  • @goldengoddesnatasha4167
    @goldengoddesnatasha4167 2 роки тому +4

    I made this tonight for dinner and it was amazing 👏🏾 😋 my husband could not get enough an nether could I omg can't wait to make this for some friends an family much love an thanks!

  • @danielmargolis3210
    @danielmargolis3210 2 роки тому +8

    I served this last night to friends alongside the dill green beans and both dishes were enthusiastically received. Two day marinade on the chicken, smoked on a Traeger over oak. Green beans were made ahead and served cold. Absolutely delicious.

    • @guser436
      @guser436 2 роки тому

      That sounds incredible

  • @kevinwestwood8017
    @kevinwestwood8017 2 роки тому +2

    So, I made this today. We all loved it. The chicken and sauce was so flavourful!!!
    Thanks!!!!!!

  • @intraum
    @intraum Рік тому

    two absolutely genius moves in there, using a sieve to distribute the paprika, and scraping off the excess marinade to make a butter sauce... definitely saving those for later

  • @miraeja
    @miraeja Рік тому +4

    Watching Sonny’s videos I realize he’s got all the coolest kitchenware and tools

  • @BillBraskyy
    @BillBraskyy 2 роки тому +8

    Dude I made this back in 2012/2013 when I first started teaching myself how to cook. I bought the sauce premade (it was a very nice bright red and really good. Central Market brand from HEB) and I cooked it over charcoal, and it really is one of the best ways to cook and eat chicken 🍗
    Oh the scraping of the extra marinade and using the butter with it to make a sort of piri-piri "buffalo sauce" is a damn good idea 💡 I may actually cook this again, and when I do I'm definitely gonna do this 🤙🏻

    • @cicicici42
      @cicicici42 2 роки тому

      Whats the name of the sauce?

    • @BillBraskyy
      @BillBraskyy 2 роки тому

      @@cicicici42 piri-piri sauce :)

  • @thiemojohn1743
    @thiemojohn1743 2 роки тому +5

    Great recipe! While the chicken was baking in the oven, I’ve cooked the marinade with a little chicken broth I’ve made from the leftover cuts and added the juices from the chicken. I didn’t need the butter, because it was already enough fat in the sauce. To round out the flavor I’ve added a little maple syrup to balance the acidity, worked perfectly

  • @DanteDecimusValerius
    @DanteDecimusValerius 2 роки тому +1

    Bruh that thumbnail makes the chicken look like a badass predator mask.

  • @raymondcarroll1793
    @raymondcarroll1793 2 роки тому

    I've just sat down with a glass of wine after cooking dinner and this video popped up on my feed. I am salivating on a full stomach. Love your work good sir.

  • @robertbatts
    @robertbatts 2 роки тому +4

    I was recently in Botswana and got Peri-Peri chicken at Nandos. It is way better than what you get here in the US. I will definitely need to try your recipe.

    • @TheMJA1977
      @TheMJA1977 2 роки тому

      Go to Mozambique. You can eat it in the beach. Or go to Portugal and it’s our fast food. It’s not peri peri. It’s piri piri. From the indigenous tribes of Malawi and Mozambique. They say piri piri not peri peri. This receipt is old and it’s far away from the original made in MZ or Portugal. Not original but a recreation of the original.

  • @nicholasdisciscio1379
    @nicholasdisciscio1379 2 роки тому +4

    Finally made this with roasted potatoes and piri piri carrots. OMG! Winner winner Piri Piri chicken dinner!

  • @MelloHubb
    @MelloHubb 2 роки тому +12

    I love how you always give credit to different cultures for your recipes bro! Can't wait to try this one it looked amazing

    • @betty4gators
      @betty4gators 2 роки тому

      yea just what we need another woke simpleton in media and the fools who fawn over them

  • @craxxysum1264
    @craxxysum1264 Рік тому

    Dude I have used your techniques time and time again, and I am never addicted to you content, the recipes are so amazing I have burned all my cookbooks (all except for my wife's grandmas secred recipe book - that thing is sacred)

  • @Pachadaddy
    @Pachadaddy 2 роки тому +4

    Tip- save a small amount of the marinade for basting, just add butter to it for basting. Add a quarter cup of yogurt to the marinade before applying to chicken…Your chicken will be moister and you’ll only need to marinade for 4-6 hours. Also, you can add the paprika to marinade instead of directly to the chicken. Lastly, I recommend grilling the chicken over indirect heat.

    • @samuraidoggy
      @samuraidoggy Місяць тому

      Make you own fucking food channel if you want to share your fucking recipes. Nobody gives a shit about your yoghurt chicken.

  • @solarpony
    @solarpony 2 роки тому +8

    The dried chilies actually create brilliant red color when rehydrated that isn't matched by fresh

    • @shakenbakejake25
      @shakenbakejake25 2 роки тому

      When you re hydrate you need to use the water from the re hydration otherwise you are losing some flavor and nutrients. I think fresh peppers work exactly as he specified for this recipe.

    • @MOO67204
      @MOO67204 2 роки тому

      He knows nothing - he also puts thyme, bay leaves and olive oil in peri peri - all the 'know nothings' here think he is a cooking god - in reality he is somewhere around average - that's being generous

    • @ClideGeardenaweseomeness
      @ClideGeardenaweseomeness Рік тому

      ​@@MOO67204 why you so angry?

  • @tomatoparmesan7090
    @tomatoparmesan7090 2 роки тому +4

    I made this recipe, sonny, and it was delicious. I will forever make peri peri marinade. I want to try this with some grilled prawns. Love to watch your channel. ❤️ I’m making my mother watch all of the videos too now. She thinks you’re funny, too. Happy Thanksgiving.

    • @sadaf1482
      @sadaf1482 Рік тому

      Omg peri peri prawns is a really good idea!

  • @Lavmdmv09
    @Lavmdmv09 Рік тому

    Just made this with chicken thighs and my wife loved it! Thanks now I know your recipes are actually good and not all hype

  • @devastaterx
    @devastaterx 2 роки тому

    Difference between this show and a few years ok is night and day. This guy has come so far on his YT chan. It's amazing.

  • @shawnhuss8071
    @shawnhuss8071 2 роки тому +6

    I love this video. Trying the recipe now. Been waiting while it marinates in the fridge! Also, a very entertaining video!!

  • @NightskySkyler
    @NightskySkyler 2 роки тому +6

    I was looking at the amount of liquid on the pans that came out of the chicken, and wondered if you could use it on the marinade, glad to know that was the case

  • @Duke_of_Prunes
    @Duke_of_Prunes 2 роки тому +11

    Popeyes was founded here in New Orleans, but my favorite spicy chicken is Nandos Peri-Peri. After this video, I am going to attempt it on my own! 🥰

    • @yayo5495
      @yayo5495 2 роки тому +1

      Probably because Popeyes spicy chicken ain’t spicy if it was spicy it would be so amazing

  • @secretweaponevan
    @secretweaponevan Рік тому

    "Everybody is trying to be perfect, but everyone is totally screwed up. It's all good."
    I'm learning how to enjoy cooking because of your videos.
    Thank you.

  • @CaptainDooDoo-ans
    @CaptainDooDoo-ans 2 роки тому +4

    I just pigged out on this. It really is fantastic! Definitely on the menu at my place from now on.

  • @Lillyofthefield73
    @Lillyofthefield73 2 роки тому +4

    Sonny, you’ve done it again, this looks amazing. I will definitely try this recipe.