Brazilian style Fried Chicken with mashed potatoes | Churrasqueadas

chicken pieces

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat content, while thighs are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, and canola oil is more budget-friendly.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides similar acidity, while vinegar is often cheaper.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, and all-purpose flour is more accessible.

Cut the chicken into small parts.

Season the chicken with dry rub seasoning and pepper, letting it stand for 20 minutes.

Light up the barbecue grill using gel alcohol.

Wrap potatoes in aluminum foil, shiny side up, and place them on the grill.

Roast the chicken on the grill at medium temperature, starting with the bones down.

Peel the cooked potatoes after removing them from the grill.

Mash the potatoes in a frying pan with melted butter, frying chopped garlic and onions first.

Add the mashed potatoes to the pan with garlic and onions, then mix in milk, salt, and black pepper.

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