Frango Recipe
Chicken - Our chicken legs and thighs recipe includes a peri-peri style seasoning, which makes it one of our most talked-about meats. Our gaucho chefs also wrap tender chicken breasts in savory bacon.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to create a peri-peri marinade.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the chicken legs and thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for better flavor).
- 3
Wrap the Chicken Breasts
Take the chicken breasts and wrap each with 4 slices of bacon, securing them with toothpicks if necessary.
- 4
Cook the Chicken
Preheat the grill or oven to 200°C (400°F). Place the marinated chicken legs and thighs on the grill and cook for 30-35 minutes, turning occasionally. Simultaneously, bake or grill the bacon-wrapped chicken breasts for 25-30 minutes until the bacon is crispy and the chicken is fully cooked.
- 5
Serve
Once cooked, remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot with your choice of sides.
