Peri peri is a Portuguese and southern African chilli style built on bird's eye chilli, garlic, lemon and paprika, most famous on charcoal chicken. This page has four Australian-made options: rubs from Atomic Chicken and Taipan BBQ, Spicetub's Portuguese Chicken Mix and Old Bones Chilli Co's Peri Peri Sauce. Flat $10 shipping Australia-wide.
Which peri peri seasoning should I buy?
How to cook peri peri chicken
- Butterfly the chicken so it cooks evenly, then rub it well, a few hours ahead if you can.
- Cook over medium heat until it reaches 74°C in the thickest part, then char the skin.
- Baste with peri peri sauce near the end and serve extra on the side.
- Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
How hot is peri peri?
All four sit at medium, 4 or 5 out of 11. Want more fire? Try hot sauce or Nashville hot. More chook ideas in chicken and seafood, or see Taipan BBQ and Spicetub.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy peri peri seasoning in Australia?
The Rub Hub stocks peri peri rubs from Atomic Chicken and Taipan BBQ, Spicetub's Portuguese Chicken Mix and Old Bones Chilli Co's Peri Peri Sauce. Orders ship Australia-wide for a flat $10.
What is peri peri?
Peri peri, or piri piri, is a chilli style from Portuguese and southern African cooking, built on bird's eye chilli with garlic, lemon and paprika. It is most famous on charcoal-grilled chicken.
Is peri peri spicy?
Usually medium. The peri peri rubs and sauce on The Rub Hub rate 4 or 5 out of 11 on the Hub Heat scale.
How do you cook peri peri chicken on the BBQ?
Butterfly the chicken, rub it with peri peri seasoning, then cook over medium heat until it reaches 74°C in the thickest part. Baste with peri peri sauce near the end and char the skin.
Is peri peri seasoning gluten free?
It depends on the product. Spicetub's Portuguese Chicken Mix lists no gluten ingredients and Atomic Chicken's rub is labelled gluten friendly. Check the ingredient list on each product page; recipes can change.