How To Make Frango Churrasco (Grilled Lemon & Garlic Chicken)
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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
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In a bowl, combine the lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
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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.
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Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
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Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the excess marinade.
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Grill the chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
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Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
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Serve the grilled chicken garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Calories : 250kcal
- Total Fat : 9g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 90mg
- Sodium : 620mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 6g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugars : 1g
- Protein : 34g
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