Easy and Tasty Barbecued Chicken Recipe

Name: Easy and Tasty Barbecued Chicken Recipe
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: 2 lbs of chicken (you can use chicken breasts, drumsticks, and wings); 1/3 cup Portuguese white wine (If you don’t have Portuguese white wine, use another dry white wine); 1 grated lemon rinds; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 garlic cloves chopped; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon piri piri (or any kind of hot sauce); Salt to taste

Easy and tasty barbecued chicken (frango grelhado) brings bold flavor, smoky grilled perfection, and irresistible juicy bites every time.

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Ingredients

2 lbs of chicken (you can use chicken breasts, drumsticks, and wings)1/3 cup Portuguese white wine (If you don’t have Portuguese white wine, use another dry white wine)1 grated lemon rinds3 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoon tomato paste2 garlic cloves chopped4 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon piri piri (or any kind of hot sauce)Salt to taste

Directions

In a platter, place the 2 lbs of chicken.
With a spoon, mix the wine, lemon rinds and juice, tomato paste, oil, paprika, hot pepper sauce, garlic, and salt to taste in a bowl.
Pour this marinade over the chicken in the platter.
Cover and let it marinate in the refrigerator for about 4 hours.
Place the chicken on the grill over medium heat placing the remaining marinade in a separate bowl and place it aside.
Close the lid and let it cook for about 10 minutes on each side or until it is well cooked and slightly blackened.
Take the remaining marinade in the bowl you set aside and place it in a saucepan on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
Once the chicken has been grilled well, place in the platter and pour the marinade over the chicken.
Serve with a lemon sliced into quarters for extra flavor and enjoy!

Adapted from a Recipe by: easyportugueserecipes.com

Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)

Calories

400 kcal

Fat

25 g

Carbs

4 g

Protein

38 g

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I substitute the Portuguese white wine with a different ingredient?

Yes, you can use any dry white wine as a substitute for the Portuguese white wine. Additionally, if you prefer to avoid alcohol, you can replace it with chicken broth or a mixture of lemon juice and water.

How should I store leftover barbecued chicken?

Store leftover barbecued chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, you can freeze it for up to 3 months. Just make sure to cool it completely before freezing.

What should I do if the chicken is not cooking evenly on the grill?

If the chicken is not cooking evenly, try moving the pieces around on the grill to ensure even exposure to heat. You can also lower the grill's temperature slightly to avoid burning the outside while the inside remains uncooked. Using a meat thermometer can help you check for doneness (165°F or 75°C is the target internal temperature for chicken).