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Homemade vegan piri piri nandos chicken
Vegan chicken pieces coated in a home made Nandos style piri piri marinade. Add to wraps, sandwiches, salads and more.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Marinating time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 35 minutes
Course Main Course, Snack
Cuisine African, Portugese
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 150 g vegan chicken

For the sauce-

  • 1 Red bell pepper
  • 1 Onion
  • 3 Cloves of garlic
  • 1 Red chilli
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • Juice of ½ a lemon
  • 10 g Fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp of EVOO

Instructions
 

  • Dice up the pepper, chilli and onion roughly and add to a baking tray with the garlic cloves.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and roast until soft and charred
  • Once cooked leave the veggies to cool fully then add to a high speed blender with the rest of the sauce ingredients.
  • You may need to add a little water to loosen the veggies and blend into a smooth sauce.
  • In a big bowl add the vegan chicken and pour in the sauce. Stir well to combine and be sure all of the chicken is covered.
  • Leave to marinate for up to 24 hours.
  • After marinating fry in a hot pan until cooked through and browned on the outside.
  • Enjoy in wraps, sandwiches or salads.