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Portuguese Grilled Chicken

Portuguese Grilled Chicken

Delicious and tender Portuguese Grilled Chicken made with garlic, paprika, and herbs.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Portuguese
Servings 4 thighs
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Grill
  • baking dish

Ingredients
  

Marinade

  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 leaf bay leaf, crumbled
  • 1 Tbs rock salt
  • 1 Tbs smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 3 Tbs olive oil

Chicken

  • 6 pieces chicken thighs
  • 1 lemon or lime, halved optional garnish

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.
  • Rub over chicken thighs and marinate in the fridge for 1 to 24 hours.
  • 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).
  • Optional: Squeeze a bit of lemon or lime over the cooked chicken thighs for an added burst of flavour.

Notes

Chicken can be marinated longer for more flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 25gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 350mgVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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