Butterflied Portuguese Chicken: Juicy Recipe for Home Cooks
Learn how to make a delicious Butterflied Portuguese Chicken with this easy recipe, perfect for home cooks looking to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Portuguese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken, spatchcocked
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Rub the mixture all over the spatchcocked chicken.
- Place the chicken on a roasting pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until cooked through.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Serve with a side of roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Butterflied Portuguese Chicken, Spatchcock Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe