Salada De Frango Piri Piri (piri Piri Chicken Salad)

This Salada de Frango Piri Piri, or Piri Piri Chicken Salad, is a popular dish in Mozambican cuisine. It features tender chicken marinated in a spicy piri piri sauce, served on a bed of fresh, crisp salad greens. This salad is perfect for a light and flavorful meal.

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Salada De Frango Piri Piri (piri Piri Chicken Salad)

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons piri piri sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the piri piri sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat them with the marinade. Let them marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice it.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cucumber, red onion, and avocado.
  4. Divide the salad among 4 plates. Top each with sliced chicken, cilantro, and chopped peanuts.
  5. Serve the salad with extra piri piri sauce on the side, if desired.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
320 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Grill or grill pan Large salad bowl Plates

Tools

Knife Cutting board Tongs

Serving suggestions

Serve the Salada de Frango Piri Piri with a side of crusty bread and a refreshing drink like a tropical fruit smoothie.

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick of heat, add extra piri piri sauce to the marinade or drizzle it over the finished salad.

Cost

$20