Butterflied Portuguese Chicken: Easy and Juicy Weeknight Delight
A delicious and easy recipe for Butterflied Portuguese Chicken that is perfect for weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Portuguese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 whole chicken, butterflied
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
- Rub the marinade all over the butterflied chicken.
- Place the chicken skin-side down on the grill and cook for 15-20 minutes.
- Flip the chicken and continue cooking for another 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- This chicken is great for leftovers and can be used in salads or sandwiches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Butterflied Portuguese Chicken, chicken recipes, weeknight dinner