Frango Grelhado (Portuguese Grilled Chicken)

This recipe reminds me of some of the best grilled chicken we've had in Portugal.

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: Portuguese

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4 reviews

Ready in 45 minutes

by susanjm

Ingredients

1 clove garlic crushed

1 medium bay leaf crumbled

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon coarse salt

1/8 teaspoon crushed chilies

1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

4 teaspoons olive oil

2 chicken breasts (bone in)

piri piri sauce (optional)

Directions

1. Using a mortar and pestle, add the first 6 ingredients grinding to combine after each addition. Add olive oil and mix well. 2. Spread paste evenly on both sides of chicken. 3. Grill on a medium hot gas BBQ, turning several times, until done. 4. Serve with piri piri sauce on the side for those who like heat!

Reviews

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Super easy. Baked in 375 F oven. Delicious.

jdriemeyer

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Amazing! Threw in some extra garlic cloves because I love garlic. We also used boneless skinless chicken thighs and the marinade was delicious on it.

hyang9

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Fantastic

Memaryme

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This is our favourite way to have chicken. Delicious with coleslaw!

susanjm

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