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Trying the Portuguese food!!!

"Monday night, and I am just off to dinner and
I am having traditional Portugese piri-piri chicken"

......and a note from Geoff to Sharon on Tuesday 26th July 2005
"Well, if Tanya can try it - so can we!!!
Do you wanna have this on Sunday night???
It was listed as a "traditional" and "genuine" and a "very delicious" recipe
Also mentioned was the fact that it is "easy to make"
......however, the Portuguese people haven't seen you in the kitchen!!!
But give it a go!!!"
......and from Tanya on Tuesday 26th July - after her dinner
"It's worth it!!"
......and from Brett on Wednesday 27th July
"Mum's cooking??? - Good luck,
but get ready to run to the toilet!!"

INGREDIENTS - serving for 4

2 tablespoons grated fresh lemon rind
3 tablespoons lemon juice
10 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons hot pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 (1 kg) lbs chicken pieces

PREPARATION - includes lots of marinating time!!

(1) In large glass bowl, combine all ingredients except chicken - mix well
(2) Add chicken, turning to coat
(3) Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours, turning occasionally
- can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours if you want to make it ahead
(4) Reserving marinade, place chicken, skin side down, on a greased grill over medium heat
- close lid and cook for 10 minutes
(5) Turn and brush with marinade - cook for 30 to 40 minutes
or until juices run clear when chicken is pierced
(6) For a less spicy version, replace above marinade with Portuguese Paprika Marinade
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 tsp grated lemon rind
3 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce, and
2 cloves of garlic, minced

REVIEWS

(1) The chicken was very flavorful - I first doubled the marinade and took half and rubbed it under the skin of the chicken and poured the other half over the chicken and marinated for 24 hours - I made a third batch (without red pepper flakes) and my husband brushed it over the chicken as it grilled - very, very good!

(2) We loved this - I served it with lemony rice pilaf - the chicken was lovely and tender and very tasty

(3) I have made this many many many times!! - I am Portuguese and this is one of our signature dishes! - I recommend marinating it for a long time - the longer the better! - now to make it a real Portugese traditional meal, serve this with thin french fries, white rice made in the oven with chicken broth and a green salad with tomatoes and onions - trust me, you'll love it!! - this can also be made in the oven, but it does taste better on the barbeque