Frango no Churrasco (Portuguese BBQ Chicken)
Marinated and grilled Portuguese-style chicken, bursting with flavor. Naturally gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 1 Whole chicken
- 6 cloves Garlic
- 2 tbsp Piri-piri sauce
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tbsp White wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Cut the chicken along the backbone and flatten it out (butterflying).
- 2In a blender or food processor, combine garlic, piri-piri sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, white wine vinegar, paprika, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- 3Rub the marinade all over the chicken, making sure to get it under the skin as well.
- 4Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
- 5Preheat grill to medium heat.
- 6Grill the chicken, skin-side down, for about 20-25 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and golden brown. Flip the chicken and continue grilling for another 10-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 74°C.
- 7Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.
Allergy Disclaimer — Safe Plated Pte. Ltd.
This content is AI-generated by Safe Plated and is not medical advice. AI can make errors and may miss allergens or cross-contamination risks. Always read physical ingredient labels and verify allergen safety independently before preparing or consuming any food. Consult your allergist for guidance specific to your situation.
Keep a label checklist handy when you cook
Get the free 7-rule checklist for reading packaged-ingredient labels, then one practical allergy-aware tip each week. Confirm by email; no Safe Plated account needed.
One practical tip each week. Unsubscribe anytime. See our privacy policy.
More portuguese recipes to explore
Different recipes may contain different allergens. Review each ingredient list for your household.
Cooking with a packaged ingredient?
Paste the current ingredient list and see the exact allergen terms the checker recognises. Always verify the package in front of you.
Keep reading this recipe
Open this recipe in the appSign in to continue with this recipe. No meal plan generation needed.
Want a full week of recipes like this?
Get a personalized 7-day meal plan customized for your family's specific allergens. Every recipe is cross-checked by an independent AI.
Build my free 7-day planNo credit card required.