Description
Crispy-skinned, juicy chicken bursting with citrus, garlic, and smoky Portuguese spice.
Ingredients
- Chicken legs or drumsticks
- Paprika (preferably smoked)
- Lemon juice
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Oregano
- Salt & pepper
- Chili flakes or peri-peri seasoning
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Mix lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, paprika, oregano, chili flakes, salt, and pepper into a thick marinade.
- Coat chicken pieces thoroughly and marinate at least 30 minutes (overnight for best flavor).
- Arrange chicken on a parchment-lined tray, skin-side up.
- Bake at 400°F for 40–50 minutes until deeply browned and crisp, basting once halfway.
- If extra crispness is desired, broil 1–2 minutes at the end.
- Rest chicken 5 minutes so juices settle.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with rice, potatoes, or crusty bread.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate overnight.
- Adjust chili flakes according to spice preference.
- Serve with a side of vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg