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Mark Wiens savors the fiery, char-kissed piri piri chicken, the clear standout, while the overall vibe is a no-frills, intensely flavorful feast that celebrates bold, simple heat.
“This spicy piri piri chicken is proper Southern African flavor. The chili is African bird's eye chili — it has a fruity flavor but be careful, it's dangerously delicious. There's also a creaminess to the sauce that gives it a rich, textury feel. The flavor goes all the way to the bone. It's some of the best chicken you're going to get in South Africa.”
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Rogerio's Piri Piri Chicken in Alexandra township serves some of the best chicken in South Africa — smoky, spicy, and full of flavor.
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Lemon and Herb Piri Piri Chicken
This lemon and herb chicken is incredible. The acidity of the lemon and the herbal flavor, plus that smoky char from the grill — it's been slow-cooked so it stays moist but has a smoky crustiness. They call that chicken dust. The flavor goes all the way to the bone. It's tender, juicy, and totally fulfilled with that lemon herb sauce. You'll actually want to eat the bones.
Spicy Piri Piri Chicken
This spicy piri piri chicken is proper Southern African flavor. The chili is African bird's eye chili — it has a fruity flavor but be careful, it's dangerously delicious. There's also a creaminess to the sauce that gives it a rich, textury feel. The flavor goes all the way to the bone. It's some of the best chicken you're going to get in South Africa.
