Name: Frango Churrasco (Grilled Lemon & Garlic Chicken) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 lemons, juiced; 4 cloves of garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons of olive oil; 1 teaspoon of salt; 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon of paprika; 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper; Fresh parsley, for garnish

Frango Churrasco (Grilled Lemon & Garlic Chicken) Recipe

Pearline Mcallister Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Frango Churrasco (Grilled Lemon & Garlic Chicken)

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 lemons, juiced
4 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
1/2 teaspoon of paprika
1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
Place the chicken breasts in a zip-top bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the excess marinade.
Grill the chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
Serve the grilled chicken garnished with fresh parsley.