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Portuguese Grilled Chicken

Irresistibly Smoky Portuguese Grilled Chicken You’ll Love

This Portuguese Grilled Chicken features a deliciously spiced Piri-Piri marinade, delivering smoky flavors that elevate any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Portuguese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1/4 cup olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar red wine or apple cider
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon paprika sweet & smoked
  • 1 tablespoon oregano dried or fresh
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili optional, fresh or flakes
Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs or breasts

Equipment

  • grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Zip-Top Bag
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and chili.
  2. Place chicken pieces into a zip-top bag or bowl. Pour the marinade over the chicken, making sure each piece is coated. Seal and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
  3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, about 15 minutes before grilling.
  4. Pat the marinated chicken dry with paper towels. Grill chicken skin-side down for 5-6 minutes until golden brown, then flip and grill for another 5-8 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Remove chicken from grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving with fresh herbs and lemon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve alongside rice, roasted potatoes, or salad. For best flavor, marinate overnight.

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