Frango Assado (Roast Chicken)
A simple yet flavorful Portuguese roast chicken marinated in garlic, lemon, and paprika. This recipe delivers a juicy and crispy chicken perfect for a family meal.
Ingredients
- 1 whole Whole Chicken (about 3-4 pounds)
- 6 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to about 205°C (200°C).
- 2In a small bowl, combine garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 3Rub the mixture all over the chicken, under the skin of the breast if possible.
- 4Place the chicken in a roasting pan.
- 5Roast for 60-75 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 74°C in the thickest part of the thigh. Baste with pan juices occasionally during cooking.
- 6Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.
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