Frango Grelhado - Portuguese Grilled Chicken

• Gluten free
• Paleo

• Meat

  • 6 Chicken thighs

• Produce

  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp Chili flakes
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 Lemon or lime

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tbsp Paprika, smoked
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 tbsp Rock salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 3 tbsp Olive oil

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 bay leaf, crumbled
• 1 Tbs rock salt
• 1 Tbs smoked paprika
• ½ tsp chili flakes
• ½ tsp freshly ground pepper
• 3 Tbs olive oil
• .
• 6 chicken thighs
• 1 lemon or lime, halved (optional garnish)

Directions

• Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.
• Rub over chicken thighs and marinate in the fridge for 1 to 24 hours.
• Grill chicken on the barbecue on medium-high heat until chicken is tender and the juices run clear when gently pressed. OR Oven instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lay chicken in a baking dish and bake for 30 minutes (until chicken is tender and the juices run clear when gently pressed).
• Optional: Squeeze a bit of lemon or lime over the cooked chicken thighs for an added burst of flavour.