🍗 Portuguese Roasted Chicken Recipe

September 7, 2025 by Camila

🔥 Instructions

1. Prep the Chicken Butterfly the chicken by removing the backbone and flattening it. Cut into two halves if desired.
2. Make the Marinade Mix lemon juice, garlic, ¼ cup olive oil, pimento paste, salt, and pepper. Rub generously over the chicken.
3. Roast Place chicken on a rack over a baking sheet. Pour 2 tbsp olive oil and ½ cup wine over it. Roast at 200°C (400°F) for 30 minutes.
4. Flip & Finish Turn chicken over, pour remaining olive oil and wine, and roast another 30 minutes until golden and cooked through.
5. Rest & Serve Let rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with roasted potatoes or a fresh salad.

🇵🇹 Flavor Notes

This dish is often served with piri-piri sauce on the side for heat lovers, and pairs beautifully with a glass of Vinho Verde or a cold Sagres beer.

Want a variation with potatoes baked underneath or a spicy peri-peri twist? I’ve got options to spice things up.