Posted on Friday, January 10, 2025 in
Chicken Recipes
Portuguese Roasted and Flavorful Chicken
Portuguese roasted and flavorful chicken (frango assado saboroso), is a dish featuring marinated chicken, garlic, smoked paprika, and citrusy zest.
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Preparation time | 15 min |
Cooking Time | 45 min |
Ready In | 1 h |
Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Servings | 4 |
Ingredients
6 chicken thighs (bone in)Juice of 1 lemon (3 tablespoons)Olive oil as needed4 garlic cloves1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon parsleySalt and pepper to taste
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Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
- Place the chicken thighs in a bowl and season them with salt and pepper.
- Peel and finely chop the garlic, then add it to the chicken.
- Sprinkle the smoked paprika and dried parsley over the chicken. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and add the lemon juice.
- Mix everything well to ensure the chicken is coated evenly with the marinade.
- Massage the pieces thoroughly to help the flavors infuse the meat.
- Arrange the drumsticks on a baking tray and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until fully cooked and crispy.
- If needed, switch on the oven grill for the last 5 minutes to achieve extra crispiness.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Novelo de Arte
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Spicy Portuguese Piri Piri Chicken Skewers
Spicy Portuguese piri piri chicken skewers (espetadas de frango), a classic served with a side slaw made of cabbage, white onion and cucumbers.
Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Servings | 4 |
Spicy Algarve Style Guia Grilled Chicken
Spicy Algarve style guia grilled chicken recipe (receita de frango à guia), a spicy, grilled Portuguese dish seasoned with piri piri, garlic, and lemon.
Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
Servings | 4 |
Chicken Stroganoff (Estrogonofe de Frango)
Chicken Stroganoff recipe (estrogonofe de frango), is a creamy dish made with sautéed chicken, mushrooms, tomato sauce, and cream, often served over rice.
Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Servings | 4 |
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