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Butterflied Portuguese Chicken

Savory Butterflied Portuguese Chicken Crispy and Juicy

Enjoy the delightful flavors of Butterflied Portuguese Chicken, featuring marination with garlic and spices for a crispy and juicy dish that will impress your guests.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Portuguese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons Paprika mix with smoked paprika for added depth
  • 1 tablespoon Oregano dried works best
  • 4 cloves Garlic fresh, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar or honey/maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Flakes or kosher salt
For the Chicken
  • 1 whole Whole Chicken butterflied
For Serving
  • 1/2 cup Toum (Garlic Sauce) or aioli
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 2 wedges Lemon for serving

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • wire rack
  • cutting board
  • Kitchen Shears

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Position a whole chicken breast-side down on a cutting board. Use kitchen shears to cut along the backbone to butterfly it.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients: paprika, garlic, oregano, lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, and sea salt flakes.
  3. Coat the opened chicken generously with the marinade and let it marinate in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes, ideally overnight.
  4. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) or prepare your grill for medium-high heat.
  5. Transfer the marinated chicken to a wire rack, skin side up, and cook for approximately 45 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes before serving with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 42gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For maximum flavor, marinate overnight. Pat the chicken dry before marinading for crispy skin.

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