Portuguese Roast Chicken Recipe | Juicy and Flavorful with a Vibrant Salad

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.

Marinate the chicken with the prepared marinade ingredients including onion, garlic, rosemary, chili pepper, parsley, tomato paste, salt, lemon zest, lemon juice, paprika, black pepper, coriander seeds, honey, sweet pepper, olive oil, white vinegar, and water.

Grease the roasting pan with butter and place the marinated chicken inside.

Roast the chicken until cooked through and golden brown.

Prepare the salad by mixing sliced onion, diced green and red bell peppers, chopped cilantro, and chili powder with some of the prepared marinade.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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