Butterflied Portuguese Chicken: Juicy Recipe for Flavorful Home Cooking
Experience the rich, aromatic flavors of Butterflied Portuguese Chicken with this simple and juicy recipe that brings the taste of home cooking to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Portuguese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken, butterflied
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and parsley.
- Rub the mixture all over the butterflied chicken.
- Place the chicken skin-side down on the grill.
- Grill for about 15-20 minutes, then flip and grill for another 15-20 minutes, or until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the mixture for a few hours or overnight.
- Serve with a side of grilled vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Butterflied Portuguese Chicken, Portuguese Chicken Recipe, Juicy Chicken Recipe