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Portuguese Roasted and Flavorful Chicken Recipe

Portuguese roasted and flavorful chicken (frango assado saboroso), is a dish featuring marinated chicken, garlic, smoked paprika, and citrusy zest.
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Portuguese Roasted and Flavorful Chicken Recipe

Preparation time 15 min
Cooking Time 45 min
Ready In1 h
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings4

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
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

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
  2. Place the chicken thighs in a bowl and season them with salt and pepper.
  3. Peel and finely chop the garlic, then add it to the chicken.
  4. Sprinkle the smoked paprika and dried parsley over the chicken. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and add the lemon juice.
  5. Mix everything well to ensure the chicken is coated evenly with the marinade.
  6. Massage the pieces thoroughly to help the flavors infuse the meat.
  7. Arrange the drumsticks on a baking tray and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until fully cooked and crispy.
  8. 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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Comments
Judy Ferreira Cotterill
Judy Ferreira Cotterill
I see chicken thighs in the photo. Are they bone-in or boneless? How many thighs needed for this recipe? Thank you!
4 Months ago, Tuesday, January 14, 2025
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Port
Sorry about that, I have updated the recipe.
4 Months ago, Tuesday, January 14, 2025
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