Portugese Flat Chicken

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 15

Portugese Flat Chicken Recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

24 min

Ready In

34 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

393

Sugar

Fat

29g

Portugese Flat Chicken is a grilled chicken recipe that originated in Portugal. It's simple and flavorful ingredients make it a popular dish among chicken lovers. The flat chicken is marinated in a mixture of garlic, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, white wine, olive oil, and red chili pepper before being grilled to perfection. This dish is a quick and easy meal that can be enjoyed with your favorite sides.

Instructions

1.	Preheat grill to high heat
2.	Using kitchen shears, cut chicken along both sides of the backbone and remove it
3.	Turn chicken breast-side up and press down to flatten it
4.	Peel and finely chop garlic
5.	In a large bowl, mix garlic, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, white wine, olive oil, and red chili pepper
6.	Place chicken on the grill skin-side down
7.	Cook for 10-12 minutes, flip, and cook for another 10-12 minutes or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165°F
8.	Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before serving
9.	Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!

PROS

The flat chicken is a quick and easy grilled meal that is full of flavor.

It cooks evenly and quickly which mean that it’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend barbecue.

Additionally, this recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free.

CONS

This recipe requires a grill, which can be limiting for those who do not have one.

Also, be careful when handling raw poultry as it can pose a health risk if not cooked thoroughly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of protein which is essential for building and repairing muscle tissues.
Additionally, it is a rich source of essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B6 and niacin.
Moreover, with the addition of garlic, this recipe can help to strengthen the immune system.

	1 frying chicken
	4 large garlic cloves
	1 tablespoon coarse salt
	1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
	2 lemons , juice of
	1/2 cup dry white wine
	1/2 cup olive oil
	ground red chili pepper ( to taste )