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Portuguese Grilled Chicken

Irresistibly Juicy Portuguese Grilled Chicken You’ll Love

This Portuguese Grilled Chicken is succulent and flavorful, perfect for dinner and sure to impress your guests.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Portuguese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 0.25 cup Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
  • 0.25 cup Lemon Juice Lime juice can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Vinegar White wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar work well.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced fresh garlic is best.
  • 1 tablespoon Sweet Paprika Swap with Thai chili powder for heat.
  • 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
  • 2 teaspoons Oregano Fresh oregano can be used instead of dried.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • optional Chili Adjust to spice preference.
For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Bone-in skin-on parts recommended.

Equipment

  • grill
  • mixing bowl
  • zip-top bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Portuguese Grilled Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, minced garlic, sweet paprika, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and any optional chili.
  2. Transfer chicken pieces into a zip-top bag or a bowl, pour the marinade over the chicken, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  3. About 30 minutes before grilling, take the chicken out of the refrigerator and preheat the grill over medium-high heat.
  4. Remove chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off, and pat dry with paper towels.
  5. Place chicken skin-side down on the grill; grill for 5-6 minutes until the skin is golden and crisp.
  6. Flip the chicken and continue grilling for another 5-8 minutes, checking the internal temperature for doneness.
  7. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure chicken skin is dry before grilling and use a meat thermometer for accurate cooking.

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