Frango Grelhado - Portuguese Grilled Chicken
 
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Easy, delicious and crowd pleasing. Excellent for barbecues or parties! Recipe can be easily scaled to feed large numbers.
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Portuguese
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 bay leaf, crumbled
  • 1 Tbs rock salt
  • 1 Tbs smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp chili flakes
  • ½ tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 3 Tbs olive oil
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  • 6 chicken thighs
  • 1 lemon or lime, halved (optional garnish)
Instructions
  1. Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.
  2. Rub over chicken thighs and marinate in the fridge for 1 to 24 hours.
  3. Grill chicken on the barbecue on medium-high heat until chicken is tender and the juices run clear when gently pressed. OR Oven instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lay chicken in a baking dish and bake for 30 minutes (until chicken is tender and the juices run clear when gently pressed).
  4. Optional: Squeeze a bit of lemon or lime over the cooked chicken thighs for an added burst of flavour.
Recipe by Port and Fin at https://portandfin.com/frango-grelhado-portuguese-grilled-chicken/