Crispy Skin, Juicy Chicken – Portuguese BBQ Style!

piri-piri sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade chili sauce

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Homemade sauce can control spice and ingredients.

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Thighs are leaner, drumsticks are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

white wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice is widely available and adds acidity.

Butterfly the whole chicken by cutting along either side of the spine and removing it.

Pat the chicken dry to help the marinade stick.

Mix together 1/3 cup lemon juice, 7 cloves crushed garlic, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp oregano, 2 tbsp smoked sweet paprika, 1/2 tbsp black crushed pepper, 1/2 tbsp salt, and 1/3 cup olive oil to create the marinade.

Marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours or overnight for better flavor.

Prepare the charcoal grill, using a chimney or a hair dryer to ignite the coals.

Insert temperature probes into the thickest part of the chicken breast.

Cook the chicken on the grill until the internal temperature reaches 74°C.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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