Piri Piri Sheet Pan Dinner
Piri Piri Sheet Pan Dinner
A bold and flavorful dish perfect for food service settings, this Piri Piri chicken is easy to prep in bulk and delivers vibrant, smoky heat with every bite. Serve it as a plated entrée, over grains, or in meal prep containers for a high-yield offering.
Ingredients (Per Serving or Scalable for Bulk Prep)
1 boneless, skin-on chicken thigh (or bulk-prepped bone-in thighs for higher yield)
4–6 sweet peppers, sliced
½ onion, sliced
3 small yellow potatoes, quartered
Olive oil (as needed)
Salt & black pepper (to taste)
Garlic powder (to taste)
Louisiana Pepper Exchange Piri Piri Sauce (as needed)
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
Set the oven to 400°F. For high-volume operations, a convection oven ensures even roasting.
Season & Prep the Vegetables:
In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced peppers, onions, and quartered potatoes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Spread evenly on a full-size sheet pan for efficient roasting.
Marinate the Chicken:
Generously coat chicken thighs with Piri Piri sauce, massaging to ensure even coverage.
Place the chicken on the sheet pan with vegetables, spacing evenly to allow proper airflow and crisping.
Roast to Perfection:
Bake for 35 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the vegetables are tender and caramelized.
Serve & Hold:
Keep warm for service.
Serve as a plated entrée, over grains, or in meal prep containers for efficient bulk service.
This dish brings a perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and comfort—ideal for streamlined kitchen operations.
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