Spiced Portuguese Chicken Recipes

Ingredients :

1 small red onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, chopped

2 tsp grated lemon rind

1.5 tsp chili flakes

1 tsp smoked paprika

2 tbsp oil

2 tbsp red wine vinegar

1.4kg whole chicken

1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

lemon wedges, to serve

1. Put the onion, garlic, lemon rind, chili flakes, paprika, oil and vinegar in a food processor and process until a smooth paste forms.
2. Cut the chicken down the backbone with sharp scissors and press down on the breast bone to flatten.
3. Score the flesh with a sharp knife and brush the spice mixture over the chicken and refrigerate overnight.
4. Preheat the oven to 400F Gas 6.
5. Place the flattened chicken, skin-side-up, under a hot grill and cook for 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.
6. Transfer to a roasting tin and roast for 35-40 minutes, or until cooked through.
7. Sprinkle the chicken with the parsley and drizzle with any pan juices.
8. Serve with lemon wedges.

Serves 4

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