Recipe: Cheesy peri-peri chicken loaded fries

Looking for a quick Friday night dinner idea that the whole family will enjoy? 

This cheesy peri-peri chicken loaded fries recipe will make them drool.

With a popularity rating of over 80%, it is very rare to find someone who isn't a fan of deep-fried potatoes. 

Whether you call them French fries or potato chips, they rank up there with melted cheese. 

Food blogger Landi Govender's cheesy peri-peri chicken loaded fries recipe has both, which is a win-win for Friday night dinners. 

"All you need for these drool-worthy [fries] is a bottle of Pedros Peri-Peri sauce! Crispy golden fries, gooey melted cheese, spicy Peri-Peri chicken, pickled jalapeños, and red onion," Govender said. 

"The ultimate loaded fries you need to try!"

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Here's how to make it. 

Cheesy peri-peri chicken loaded fries

Ingredients

For the chicken:

• 2 chicken breast fillets, cubed

• ½ cup Pedros Peri-Peri Hot Sauce

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp salt

For the fries:

• 500g potato chips (deep-fried or air-fried)

• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese

• ¼ cup pickled jalapeños

• ¼ cup red onion, diced

• Pedros Peri Mayo, to drizzle

• Fresh coriander, roughly chopped

Method

1. In a bowl, mix the cubed chicken with Pedros Peri-Peri Hot Sauce, olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes (or longer for deeper flavour).

2. Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 6–8 minutes until golden, slightly charred, and cooked through. Set aside.

3. Deep-fry or air-fry the potato chips until crispy and golden. Season lightly with salt if needed.

4. Spread the fries in an ovenproof dish or air-fryer basket. Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese evenly over the fries.
   * Oven: Bake at 180°C for 5–7 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
   * Air-fryer: Cook at 180°C for 3–5 minutes until the cheese melts.

5. Once the cheese is melted, top the fries with the cooked Peri-Peri chicken, pickled jalapeños, and diced red onion.

6. Drizzle generously with Pedros Peri Mayo and sprinkle with fresh coriander. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Check out Landi Govener's website, The Tocka Blog, for more delicious recipes. 

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Main image credit: The Tocka Blog/ Landi Govender