Portuguese Grilled Chicken is a bold and flavorful dish that highlights the best of Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. With a marinade of garlic, lemon, paprika, and herbs, this chicken is grilled to perfection, delivering crispy skin and tender, juicy meat. It’s an easy yet impressive meal that you can prepare for family gatherings or casual summer BBQs. The smoky aroma combined with the bright and zesty flavors of lemon and herbs makes this dish stand out. Whether grilled outdoors or roasted in the oven, this chicken will be a hit at the dinner table. Pair it with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a wholesome, well-rounded meal.
Full recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken (about 3 to 4 pounds)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
Directions:
- Butterfly the chicken by cutting out the backbone and flattening the bird. Pat it dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, cayenne (if using), oregano, parsley, and white wine vinegar.
- Rub the marinade all over the chicken, making sure it is well coated. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. If using an oven, preheat it to 425°F (220°C).
- Grill the chicken skin side down first for about 10-12 minutes. Then flip and continue grilling for another 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- If roasting in the oven, place the chicken in a roasting pan and bake for about 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Once cooked, allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes before cutting into it. Garnish with extra parsley and serve.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes
Kcal: 480 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
Portuguese Grilled Chicken is a bold and flavorful dish that highlights the best of Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. With a marinade of garlic, lemon, paprika, and herbs, this chicken is grilled to perfection, delivering crispy skin and tender, juicy meat. It’s an easy yet impressive meal that you can prepare for family gatherings or casual summer BBQs. The smoky aroma combined with the bright and zesty flavors of lemon and herbs makes this dish stand out. Whether grilled outdoors or roasted in the oven, this chicken will be a hit at the dinner table. Pair it with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a wholesome, well-rounded meal.
Full recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken (about 3 to 4 pounds)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
Directions:
- Butterfly the chicken by cutting out the backbone and flattening the bird. Pat it dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, cayenne (if using), oregano, parsley, and white wine vinegar.
- Rub the marinade all over the chicken, making sure it is well coated. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. If using an oven, preheat it to 425°F (220°C).
- Grill the chicken skin side down first for about 10-12 minutes. Then flip and continue grilling for another 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- If roasting in the oven, place the chicken in a roasting pan and bake for about 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Once cooked, allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes before cutting into it. Garnish with extra parsley and serve.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes
Kcal: 480 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
