Grilled Portuguese Churrasco Chicken
This spice mixture is so delicious on chicken, but I often use it on salmon and steaks as well.
Servings: 6
Calories: 295.8kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ tbsp oregano dried
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp cayenne powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 pinch pepper ground
- 2 cloves garlic pureed or finely chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2.5 lb chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
Notes
Make ahead tip: You can mix the dry spices together in a mason jar and leave it in your spice area. When you want to use it, mix the garlic, oil and vinegar into it.
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the oregano, paprika, sugar, cayenne, cumin, salt and pepper.1½ tbsp oregano, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp brown sugar, ½ tsp cayenne powder, 1 tsp cumin, ½ tsp salt, 1 pinch pepper
- Add the garlic, oil and vinegar. Set aside until ready to use. This mixture will last one week in the refrigerator.2 cloves garlic, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- Coat the chicken with the mixture and let it sit at room temp for about 1 hour before grilling (this is enough marinating time or you can do longer).2.5 lb chicken
- Grill the chicken for about 10 minutes on the first side, flip and then repeat on the second side (or until the internal temperature of each chicken breast is 165˚F).
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Portuguese Churrasco Chicken
Amount per Serving
Calories
295.8
% Daily Value*
Fat
12.2
g
19
%
Saturated Fat
2.1
g
13
%
Trans Fat
0.02
g
Cholesterol
121
mg
40
%
Sodium
416
mg
18
%
Potassium
759.7
mg
22
%
Carbohydrates
4
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
2.1
g
2
%
Protein
40.5
g
81
%
Vitamin C
2.8
mg
3
%
Vitamin D
0.2
µg
1
%
Calcium
39.4
mg
4
%
Iron
1.7
mg
9
%
Magnesium
56.7
mg
14
%
Zinc
1.2
mg
8
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.