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Frango Assado (Roast Chicken with Piri-Piri)

A flavorful roast chicken marinated in a spicy piri-piri sauce. Marinade ensures the chicken remains moist without needing an egg wash.

80m4 servings
EGG-free
600 cal|50g protein|5g carbs|40g fat|1g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 whole Whole Chicken (about 3-4 lbs)
  • 0.5 cup Piri-Piri Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to about 205°C (200°C).
  2. 2In a bowl, combine piri-piri sauce, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3Rub the marinade all over the chicken, inside and out. Ensure even coating.
  4. 4Place the chicken in a roasting pan.
  5. 5Roast for 60-75 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 74°C in the thickest part of the thigh.
  6. 6Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.

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