Peri-Peri Chicken Toasted Sandwich

The Peri-Peri Chicken Sandwich is a classic dish that originated in Portugal and South Africa. It has since become popular around the world, with variations being found in many cultures. The sandwich consists of a Portuguese roll, peri-peri marinated chicken, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. This combination of flavors creates an unbeatably delicious sandwich that can be enjoyed anytime throughout the day or night.

Peri-Peri Chicken Toasted Sandwich

Peri-Peri Chicken Toasted Sandwich (Portugal/South Africa): Portuguese roll, peri-peri marinated chicken, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Toasted Sandwich

Cuisine South African

Servings 1 toasted sandwich

Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients

  

• Portuguese roll
• 2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts
• ¼ cup peri-peri marinade store bought or homemade
• 1 head of lettuce shredded
• 2 tomatoes sliced thin
• Mayonnaise to taste

Instructions

 

• Place the chicken in a shallow dish and pour over the peri-peri marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 1 hour to allow the flavors to develop. Uncover after an hour and discard any remaining marinade.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the chicken when hot. Cook for 6 minutes on each side until cooked through completely; remove from heat and let cool slightly before slicing into strips or cubes.
• Slice open a Portuguese roll lengthwise but still keep it attached at one end; spread mayonnaise onto both sides of the bread evenly then layer in lettuce, tomatoes, and sliced/cubed chicken pieces according to preference. Close up sandwich securely with toothpicks if needed before serving immediately!

Notes

For those who are more adventurous in their cooking, they can try adding different spices such as paprika or oregano to the peri-peri marinade for extra flavor complexity! Additionally, feel free to substitute out ingredients like replacing mayonnaise with mustard or olive oil vinaigrette dressing instead – experiment away!

The origins of this dish can be traced back to Portugal where it was created as one of the country’s national dishes during colonial times. The name comes from “piripiri” which is a type of chili pepper used to make a spicy sauce called piripiri molho (spicy sauce). In South Africa it became known as “peri-peri” because they adapted the recipe by using African bird’s eye chilis instead of Portuguese peppers for their version of the sauce. As people emigrated out of these countries and settled elsewhere, they brought this recipe with them and modified it according to their local ingredients and tastes.

This savory sandwich offers something for everyone no matter what time you are eating it; breakfast, lunch or dinner! For breakfast lovers who like something hearty but not too heavy try adding bacon strips along with some scrambled eggs on top – creating an unforgettable morning meal! If you’re looking for an easy snack then simply just serve up your Peri-Peri Chicken Sandwich on its own – topped off with lettuce tomatoes and mayo will create all sorts mouthwatering flavor combinations sure to tantalize your taste buds! Alternatively why not pair your sandwich with sides such as fries or onion rings? Making lunchtime even more special! Finally if you’re looking for dinner ideas then combine your Peri-Peri Chicken Sandwich alongside salads or vegetable sides such as roasted veggies – turning any ordinary evening into a gourmet experience at home!