Homemade Nando's Style Quarter Chicken Legs

Ingredients

• 4 chicken quarter legs (or any chicken pieces of your choice)
• 0.5 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp chicken spice
• 1 tsp garlic salt
• 1 tbsp crushed garlic
• 1 tsp ginger (minced or paste)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup Nando's peri-peri sauce (divided use; choose your preferred heat level)
• 0.5 cup heavy cream

Steps

1. 1

   Place the chicken quarter legs in a large mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Add the yogurt, paprika, chicken spice, garlic salt, crushed garlic, ginger, and olive oil to the chicken.

3. 3

   Mix thoroughly to ensure the chicken is evenly coated in the marinade, then set aside to marinate.

4. 4

   Add a portion of the Nando's peri-peri sauce to the marinated chicken and toss to combine.

5. 5

   Preheat your oven or grill. Place the chicken on a grill rack or baking tray and grill for 30 to 40 minutes until cooked through and slightly charred.

6. 6

   While the chicken is grilling, prepare the creamy sauce by combining the remaining Nando's sauce and the heavy cream in a small saucepan on the stove.

7. 7

   Let the sauce simmer on low heat for a few minutes until it thickens slightly and the flavors meld.

8. 8

   Remove the grilled chicken from the oven and pour the creamy peri-peri sauce generously over the top.

9. 9

   Place the sauced chicken back into the oven for a few minutes to allow the sauce to glaze the meat before serving.

Notes

The creator suggests you can use any chicken pieces of your choice. For the best flavor, let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight in the refrigerator.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• chicken
• grilled
• dinner
• copycat
• spicy
• South African