Portuguese-Style Grilled Chicken (The Best)
Ultra-tender with a slightly spicy kick, this barbecue favourite is not only addictive—it’ll give your beloved Portuguese chicken restaurant a run for its money.
Ingredients
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- ½ cup (125 ml) olive oil
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) store-bought piri piri sauce
- 2 tbsp sweet paprika
- ½ cup (125 ml) white wine
- ½ cup (125 ml) chicken broth
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 whole chicken, about 4 lb (1.8 kg)
- 4 tsp coarse salt
- ½ lemon
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over high heat, brown the shallots in ¼ cup (60 ml) of the oil. Add the piri piri and paprika. Cook for 1 minute. Add the remaining oil (¼ cup/60 ml), the wine, broth and butter. Let simmer for about 15 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Set aside.
Ultra-tender with a slightly spicy kick, this barbecue favourite is not only addictive—it’ll give your beloved Portuguese chicken restaurant a run for its money.