{"id":2352,"date":"2025-09-29T10:45:26","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T10:45:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greekwholesaleuk.co.uk\/?post_type=product&#038;p=2352"},"modified":"2025-09-29T10:45:55","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T10:45:55","slug":"marinated-peri-peri-2-5kg","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/greekwholesaleuk.co.uk\/?product=marinated-peri-peri-2-5kg","title":{"rendered":"Marinated Peri Peri 2.5kg"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>500 G MARINATED FRESH CHICKEN DELIVERED DAILY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAxAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\">Marinated peri-peri leg meat is\u00a0<mark class=\"HxTRcb\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\">a flavorful dish, most famously chicken, that has been soaked in a marinade of African bird&#8217;s eye chili peppers (<em class=\"eujQNb\" data-complete=\"true\">pili pili<\/em>\u00a0or\u00a0<em class=\"eujQNb\" data-complete=\"true\">peri-peri<\/em>\u00a0in Swahili) along with garlic, citrus, and herbs<\/mark>. It is a culinary fusion that blends African ingredients with Portuguese techniques. The use of leg meat (thighs and drumsticks) ensures the chicken remains tender, juicy, and succulent during cooking.<span class=\"notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"nO9JGd_l,nO9JGd_m\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-sae=\"\">\u00a0<button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"9481b565-491f-4c6a-b823-eca6fd33d105\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiUnN354_2PAxVmR0EAHeoHLWkQye0OegYIAQgDEAI\"><\/button><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Fsg96\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\">Taste and texture<button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"749a1e2d-5003-458c-b661-9441700bf4d4\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiUnN354_2PAxVmR0EAHeoHLWkQye0OegYIAQgEEAA\"><\/button><\/div>\n<ul class=\"U6u95\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"><b class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Fiery and tangy flavor:<\/b>\u00a0The marinade delivers a spicy kick from the chili peppers, which is balanced by a zesty citrus tang from lemon and often vinegar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"><b class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Herbal and smoky notes:<\/b>\u00a0A blend of herbs like oregano, paprika, and thyme, as well as aromatics such as garlic and onion, adds depth and savory complexity to the flavor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"><b class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Tender and juicy:<\/b>\u00a0Leg meat, being dark meat, is known for its high moisture content and flavor, which is enhanced by the marination process. The final product is consistently tender and juicy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAD\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"><b class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Crispy char:<\/b>\u00a0Cooking methods like grilling or roasting at high heat develop a delicious char on the meat&#8217;s skin, adding a pleasant smoky flavor and crispy texture.<\/span><span class=\"notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"nO9JGd_16,nO9JGd_17\" data-complete=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-sae=\"\">\u00a0<button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"df4a724c-5756-474f-89e3-5005a1a5474f\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiUnN354_2PAxVmR0EAHeoHLWkQye0OegYIAQgFEAQ\"><\/button><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"Fsg96\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Preparation and cooking<button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"b5fd8bca-351a-4662-8d33-3000ed14fb88\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiUnN354_2PAxVmR0EAHeoHLWkQye0OegYIAQgHEAA\"><\/button><\/div>\n<ul class=\"U6u95\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEICBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"><b class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Marination:<\/b>\u00a0For the best flavor, the meat should be marinated for several hours or even overnight. Slashing the skin with a knife allows the marinade to penetrate the meat more effectively.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEICBAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"><b class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Cooking methods:<\/b><\/span>\n<ul class=\"U6u95\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEICBAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"><b class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Grilling or barbecuing:<\/b>\u00a0This is the ideal method for achieving a smoky flavor and a good char.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEICBAD\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"><b class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Oven baking:<\/b>\u00a0Cooking in a hot oven also yields great results, with a charred exterior and juicy interior.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEICBAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"><b class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Pan-frying:<\/b>\u00a0Can be used for a quicker result with a crispy skin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEICBAF\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"><b class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Air frying:<\/b>\u00a0A convenient way to achieve a crispy texture without using excess oil.<\/span><span class=\"notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"nO9JGd_21,nO9JGd_22\" data-complete=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-sae=\"\">\u00a0<button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"b389f5b6-ee1c-48dc-9fb4-92baec1dfb48\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiUnN354_2PAxVmR0EAHeoHLWkQye0OegYIAQgIEAY\"><\/button><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"Fsg96\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Serving suggestions<button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"092b5690-2200-4976-9670-efa4a70e82bd\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiUnN354_2PAxVmR0EAHeoHLWkQye0OegYIAQgJEAA\"><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAEIChAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Peri-peri chicken leg meat is a versatile dish that pairs well with several accompaniments.<span class=\"notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"nO9JGd_2c,nO9JGd_2d\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-sae=\"\">\u00a0<button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"318cb2a3-4b3e-4f3b-a540-17db1bfd2a2b\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiUnN354_2PAxVmR0EAHeoHLWkQye0OegYIAQgKEAE\"><\/button><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<ul class=\"U6u95\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEIDBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"><b class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Starch:<\/b>\u00a0Serve with fluffy rice (sometimes seasoned as &#8220;spicy rice&#8221; or &#8220;dirty rice&#8221;) or sides like homemade chips, baked potatoes, or sweet potato wedges.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEIDBAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"><b class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Salad:<\/b>\u00a0A simple side salad, such as coleslaw, or a cooling salad with cucumber and yogurt can help balance the heat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEIDBAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"><b class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Sauce:<\/b>\u00a0Serve extra peri-peri sauce on the side for dipping or drizzling over the meat. Some also enjoy a creamy mayonnaise-based sauce, sometimes called &#8220;perinaise,&#8221; to complement the chicken.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEIDBAD\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-complete=\"true\"><b class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Drinks:<\/b>\u00a0Pair with a cooling beverage like homemade lemonade or a light, crisp white wine to cut through the spice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1706,"template":"","meta":{"_joinchat":[]},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[88,86,85,87],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-2352","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-butchers","7":"product_cat-chilled-food","8":"product_cat-foods","9":"product_cat-frozen-food","11":"first","12":"instock","13":"shipping-taxable","14":"purchasable","15":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/greekwholesaleuk.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/2352","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/greekwholesaleuk.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/greekwholesaleuk.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/greekwholesaleuk.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/2352\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2353,"href":"https:\/\/greekwholesaleuk.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/2352\/revisions\/2353"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/greekwholesaleuk.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1706"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/greekwholesaleuk.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2352"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/greekwholesaleuk.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=2352"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/greekwholesaleuk.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=2352"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/greekwholesaleuk.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=2352"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}