Portuguese style roast chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. With its crispy skin, tender meat, and aromatic spices, it is a classic dish that has been enjoyed in Portugal for centuries. This guide will provide you with all the information you need to create an authentic Portuguese style roast chicken, from selecting the right ingredients to mastering the cooking technique. We will also explore some of the most popular variations of this dish, such as frango assado à portuguesa and frango no churrasco, so you can find the perfect recipe to suit your taste.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PORTUGUESE CHICKEN
Provided by Jean Anderson
Categories Chicken Onion Vegetable Braise Dinner Spice Paprika Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk 1 cup flour, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper in large bowl. Add chicken pieces to seasoned flour, 1 at a time, and turn to coat. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, skin side down, and sauté until brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate; reserve skillet.
- Arrange chicken in single layer in large ovenproof pot. Top with tomatoes and juice, prosciutto, onions, peppers, garlic, parsley, and bay leaves; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon paprika. Add wine and Port to reserved skillet. Bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Remove from heat. Whisk in mustard and tomato paste; pour mixture over chicken and bring to boil. Cover; transfer to oven.
- Braise chicken until very tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Discard bay leaves and parsley. Using tongs, transfer chicken and toppings to platter. Return sauce in pot to simmer. If thicker sauce is desired, stir 1 tablespoon flour and butter in small bowl until smooth paste forms. Add flour paste to sauce and whisk to blend. Simmer until sauce thickens to desired consistency, whisking often. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon over chicken and serve.
PORTUGUESE CHICKEN I
Creamy rich chicken in white wine sauce. Serve over rice.
Provided by KADZO
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts, and cook until nicely browned on both sides. Pour in chicken stock and white wine, using enough chicken stock so that the chicken pieces are covered halfway to two thirds by liquid. Add whole garlic cloves. Reduce heat to medium-low, sprinkle flour over the top of the contents of the pan and cover with a lid. Simmer for 40 to 45 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
- When chicken is cooked through, remove to a dish, and keep warm. Boil the liquid in the skillet until it is reduced to about 1 1/2 cups. Whisk cream into the reduced liquid, breaking up the garlic cloves as much as you can. Return chicken to the pan, and heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 652.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 225.4 mg, Fat 45 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 43.4 g, SaturatedFat 24.2 g, Sodium 1040.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
PORTUGUESE-STYLE ROAST CHICKEN
Make and share this Portuguese-Style Roast Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by AlisVolatPropriis
Categories Whole Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200°C or 180°C fan. Using kitchen scissors or poultry shears, cut down either side of the backbones of chickens and discard. Open out chickens and flatten, pressing with the heel of your hand.
- Rub chicken skin with cut lemon; reserve lemons. Combine oil, garlic, oregano, paprika, cayenne and salt, and rub into skin. Arrange chickens skin side up in a large baking dish and add reserved lemons.
- Roast for 45 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside to rest for 10 minutes, then carve into pieces. Drizzle with reserved pan juices to serve.
NANA'S PORTUGUESE ROAST CHICKEN AND POTATOES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Pour water into a roasting pan. Add vinegar to taste. The water should have just a hint of vinegary taste. Sprinkle paprika over the water and mix, removing the lumps. Add salt, pepper, onion, tomato, parsley and potatoes. Before cooking add chorizo. Bake for 2 hours. Do not cover potatoes because they will steam and not roast. The potatoes will have a nice red color when they are done.
- Note: Both recipes can be cooked simultaneously in the same oven.
- (all measurements are approximate) .
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. This recipe is made in a ceramic cooker. To prepare the cooker, soak the cover for 15 minutes, and spray the bottom with any non-stick coating. Mix first 5 ingredients, set aside. Wash the chicken and pat it dry. Put chicken in cooker and pour salad dressing mixture on top, then use hands to rub it all over the chicken skin. Lightly sprinkle entire chicken with paprika (a pinch or so), then sprinkle a pinch or so of the dry Italian seasoning on top as well. Cover and cook at 375 degrees for 2 hours. About 1 to 1 1/2 hours into the cooking time, check the chicken. If there is liquid half-way up the chicken or more, drain all of the liquid so that the chicken is dry enough to roast, then continue cooking. If it's not halfway up the chicken, just leave whatever juices are in there and continue cooking.
PORTUGUESE-STYLE CHICKEN THIGHS
Make and share this Portuguese-Style Chicken Thighs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by copperfire
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix pepper, oregano, chili, paprika, vinegar and oil in bowl.
- Reserve about a quarter of the mixture and marinate thighs in the rest for a few hours.
- Drain chicken & discard the marinade. Grill, bbq or pan-fry the chicken until cooked (165F internal temperature).
- Pour the reserved mixture over cooked chicken to serve with a green salad or steamed veggies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.9, Fat 35.2, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 118.4, Sodium 110.9, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1, Protein 24.9
PORTUGUESE BRAISED CHICKEN
A delicious chicken dish with wonderful Portuguese flavors. A terrific comfort food yet light and refreshing. Serve with parsley potatoes.
Provided by mcqueenbee
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Portuguese
Time 1h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sausage, onion, and bell pepper; saute until vegetables are softened and sausage is browned, about 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate, leaving drippings in the pot.
- Combine oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and rub on chicken. Add chicken to the pot, raise heat to medium-high, and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
- Stir sausage and vegetable mixture into the pot with wine, broth, bay leaves, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer, covered, until chicken is no longer pink in the centers, 35 to 45 minutes.
- Remove and discard bay leaves. Serve chicken with orange wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 540.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Cholesterol 172.9 mg, Fat 39.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 37.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 725.2 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
Tips for Making the Perfect Portuguese-Style Roast Chicken:
- Use a whole chicken for the most flavorful results.
- Marinate the chicken overnight or for at least 4 hours for maximum flavor.
- Use a variety of herbs and spices in the marinade, such as garlic, paprika, oregano, bay leaves, and thyme.
- Roast the chicken at a high temperature (425°F) for the first 30 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F for the remaining cooking time.
- Baste the chicken with the marinade or melted butter every 20-30 minutes to keep it moist.
- Cook the chicken until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for at least 10 minutes before carving.
- Serve the chicken with roasted potatoes, vegetables, or rice.
Conclusion:
Portuguese-style roast chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its crispy skin, tender meat, and aromatic herbs and spices, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a special meal, give this recipe a try!
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