Portuguese Roast Chicken

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken parts

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Using skinless parts reduces fat while thighs are often cheaper.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Broth adds flavor without alcohol and vinegar is more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while vegetable oil is less expensive.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach provides nutrients and dried herbs are more affordable.

Spatchcock the chicken by cutting along both sides of the backbone and removing it.

Mix together 1 tablespoon each of paprika, brown sugar, and oregano to create a marinade.

Add garlic and olive oil to the marinade to make a paste.

Rub the marinade all over the chicken, getting under the skin.

Preheat the grill or pan and place the chicken bone side down first.

Cook the chicken for 8 to 10 minutes on each side.

Let the chicken rest after cooking.

Slice the chicken and serve with sliced onion and lemon.

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