Homemade Portuguese Chicken
Chicken legs are moist and inexpensive helping you create the perfect dish everytime.
Recipe Summary Homemade Portuguese Chicken
This Portuguese chicken can be baked or grilled. You may double or triple the recipe (or more if required) for bigger batches of chicken. An easy recipe to make several servings for a party!
Ingredients | Recipes For Chicken Legs¼ cup lemon juice4 tablespoons olive oil4 cloves garlic, peeled1 tablespoon paprika1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon sea salt1 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste1 bay leaf½ teaspoon ground black pepper4 chicken leg quarters1 pinch sea salt to tasteDirectionsCombine lemon juice, oil, garlic, paprika, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, chili powder, red pepper flakes, bay leaf, and black pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until very smooth.Score chicken legs a few times using a knife and place in a resealable bag or a bowl. Pour about 1/3 cup of sauce over chicken and toss well. Season with additional sea salt. Cover or seal and marinate chicken in a refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight. Reserve remaining sauce for basting.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place chicken in a baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Turn chicken over and baste with extra marinade. Cover baking dish with foil once again and bake for another 20 to 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near a bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).You can substitute 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder for fresh garlic for a thicker consistency, if desired.Info | Recipes For Chicken Legsprep:
15 mins
cook:
55 mins
additional:
8 hrs
total:
9 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 chicken legs
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