Portuguese-style grilled chicken
The Portuguese are well known for their deliciously, distinctive grilling skills. This vinegary and piquant grilled chicken recipe is without a doubt one of the most sought after by fans of Portuguese rotisserie cooking.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp peri-peri spices or layover in Portugal
- 4 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup wine vinegar
- 1 tsp salt 2 tsp olive oil Juice of ½ lemon 1 chicken
Method
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1
Grind the spices. Place all ingredients, except the chicken in a bowl and mix well.
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2
Cut the back of the chicken, applying pressure on the breast to flatten the chicken.
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3
Rub the chicken with the blend and ideally let marinate for 12 to 24 hours refrigerated.
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4
Heat the grill to medium and place the chicken on the grill, turning it over occasionally.
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5
Grill the chicken for approximately 1 hour, using a brush to apply the marinade during cooking.
