Best Chicken Portuguese Style Recipes

CHICKEN, BACON AND WHITE BEAN SOUP PORTUGUESE STYLE

Steps:

• Put the beans into a large pot.
• Add water to cover by 2 inches and soak for at least 8 hours or overnight.
• Then drain.
• Fry the bacon in a heavy stockpot over medium-high heat until crisp, about 7 minutes.
• Use a slotted spoon to lift onto paper towels to drain.
• Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat from the pot.
• Add the onions and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 minutes.
• Add the shallots, garlic, bay leaves, salt and cayenne.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots soften, about 1 minute.
• Add the beans to the pot with the stock, and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Stir in the chicken and the reserved bacon and heat through.
• Remove and discard bay leaves.
• Ladle into warm bowls and sprinkle with the grated cheese.

MACAU-STYLE PORTUGUESE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the first 7 ingredients; rub over chicken. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour or overnight. Meanwhile, place potato in a small saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until just tender, 10-12 minutes. Drain and set aside., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides; remove and set aside. Reserve 5 slices chorizo for topping. In the same pan, cook and stir remaining chorizo, tomato paste, garlic and bay leaves for 1 minute. Add onion, green pepper and tomato; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes., Stir in coconut milk, broth, cooked potato, 8 olives and reserved chicken. Mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Preheat broiler., Transfer chicken mixture to a 13x9 baking pan, place egg, reserved chorizo and remaining 4 olives over top; sprinkle with coconut. Broil 3-4 in. from heat until coconut is toasted, 7-10 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Serve curry with rice.

PORTUGUESE PIRI-PIRI CHICKEN AZOREAN STYLE

Steps:

• In large glass bowl, combine all Marinade ingredients; mix well. Add to chicken, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours, turning occasionally; can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours if you want to make it ahead. Reserving marinade, place chicken, skin side down, on a greased grill over medium heat; close lid and cook for 10 minutes. Turn and brush with marinade; cook for 30 to 40 minutes or until juices run clear when chicken is pierced. Enjoy with a nice glass of Vinho Verde. Saúde!

PORTUGUESE-STYLE PORK CHOPS (OR CHICKEN)

Steps:

• Prepare Portuguese-Style Paste (see recipe I posted).
• Place pork chops in a shallow glass dish and rub pepper paste over both sides.
• Pour wine over the chops.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least six hours or overnight, turning once or twice.
• Drain marinade into a small saucepan.
• Add oil and bring to a simmer.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until slighly thickened, about 15 minutes.
• Stir in pepper and salt.
• Measure out 1/4 cup sauce for basting.
• Keep remainder warm.
• Meanwhile, heat grill to medium-high.
• Lightly oil grill rack.
• Place the chops on the grill.
• Cook, basting occasionally with pepper sauce, until browned and just cooked through, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes per side for 1/2 inch thick chops.
• Serve immediately, passing remaining pepper sauce separately.
• Variation: Substitute boneless, skinless chicken breasts or skinned bone-in chicken for pork chops.
• Allow 4-6 minutes per side for boneless breasts, 20 to 30 minutes for bone-in pieces.
• Serves 6.

PORTUGUESE-STYLE CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Mix pepper, oregano, chili, paprika, vinegar and oil in bowl.
• Reserve about a quarter of the mixture and marinate thighs in the rest for a few hours.
• Drain chicken & discard the marinade. Grill, bbq or pan-fry the chicken until cooked (165F internal temperature).
• Pour the reserved mixture over cooked chicken to serve with a green salad or steamed veggies.

MOM'S PORTUGUESE STYLE CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• 1. Put chicken in pan and cover with water (or chicken broth if you prefer), then add all remaining ingredients except the rice. Bring to boil, then simmer until chicken is tender. Remove chicken from cooking liquid and add rice( If it looks as though you have too much liquid, remove some and set aside--add to rice if needed later). When rice is cooked, return chicken to pan and toss with cooked rice. Most of the cooking liquid should be absorbed. Serve with tossed salad.

PORTUGUESE-STYLE ROAST CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200°C or 180°C fan. Using kitchen scissors or poultry shears, cut down either side of the backbones of chickens and discard. Open out chickens and flatten, pressing with the heel of your hand.
• Rub chicken skin with cut lemon; reserve lemons. Combine oil, garlic, oregano, paprika, cayenne and salt, and rub into skin. Arrange chickens skin side up in a large baking dish and add reserved lemons.
• Roast for 45 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside to rest for 10 minutes, then carve into pieces. Drizzle with reserved pan juices to serve.

PORTUGUESE-STYLE STEW WITH CHORIZO AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add to pot; sauté until browned, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer chicken and chorizo to large bowl. Pour off all but 2 tbsp drippings from pot. Add onion to pot; sauté until golden, about 6 minutes. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Mix in tomato paste, then crushed tomatoes, broth, and parmesan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered 20 minutes to blend flavors. Discard parmesan. Return chicken and sausage to stew; simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes longer. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly, then refrigerate uncovered until cold. Cover and keep refrigerated. Bring to simmer before continuing.) Stir beans into stew. Add clams; cover and simmer until clams open, about 8 minutes (discard any that do not open). Stir in basil and parsley. Season stew to taste with salt and pepper. *Spanish chorizo is a smoked pork sausage and is milder than Mexican chorizo.

CHICKEN PORTUGUESE STYLE RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Steps:

• Heat the oil over medium high heat in a skillet. Add the peppers, onions, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, about 3 minutes or until crisp tender. Then add the tomatoes and saffron. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a skillet large enough to hold the chicken breasts in one layer. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Turn the pieces, reduce the heat and cook about 5 minutes or until done. Do not overcook. Transfer the chicken to a warm platter and keep it warm. Add the shallots to the skillet and cook until wilted. Do not brown. Pour in the wine and scrape the bottom with a wooden spatula to dissolve any brown particles that may cling to the bottom of the skillet. Reduce the wine almost completely and add the chicken broth. Let this cook until it is almost totally reduced. Add the chicken breasts and any liquid that may have accumulated. Add the pepper and tomato mixture, bring to a simmer and add the parsley. Serve with rice.

CHICKEN PORTUGUESE STYLE (GALINHA DE VINHA D'AHLOS)

Steps:

• At least 10 hours before serving place chicken pieces in a large locking plastic bag.
• Add vinegar, salt,minced peppers (I use Hawaiian Tabasco peppers, but you can use any medium hot pepper like jalapeno, serrano, or bottled yellow hot peppers),and minced garlic to the bag.
• Seal the bag and mix well. Place bag in the refrigerator on a flat surface. Marinate, turning every 2-4 hours to season well. Marinate for 4-8 hours or overnight.
• Three hours before serving, Heat oil in a heavy dutch oven; brown chicken pieces on all sides.
• Add water, bay leaf, and cracked peppercorns. Reduce heat and simmer for one hour until chicken is tender. Add more water if needed to keep chicken from sticking.
• Pork: Cut pork butt into one inch cubes. Add enough water to just cover the meat. Simmer for 1 1/2 - 2 hours until meat is tender. During last 1/2 hour of cooking, add peeled and quartered potatoes and cover with meat juices.
• Fish: Use a firm fleshed fish Iike tuna steak. After marinating fish, saute fish in oil until done, about 3-4 minutes on a side, be careful not to overcook. Season to taste. Omit last part of recipe.

PORTUGUESE STYLE STEW WITH CHORIZO AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add to pot; saute till browned, about 6 minutes. Add chorizo; saute till browned, about 3 minutes.Using slotted spoon, transfer chicken and chorizo to large bowl. Pour off all but 2T drippings from pot. Add onion to pot; saute till golden, about 6 minutes. Add garlic; saute 1 minute. Mix in tomato paste, then crushed tomatoes, broth and parmesan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer uncovered 20 minutes to blend flavors. Discard parmesan.

PORTUGUESE STYLE CHICKEN ONE POT

Steps:

• Char the peppers over a flame or under the broiler until blackened all over. Place the peppers in a paper bag or place in a bowl and cover. Let cool to handle, then seed, peel and chop the peppers.
• Season the chicken liberally with salt and pepper. Heat the EVOO, 1 turn of the pan, in a dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and brown for a few minutes; turn and season with paprika, brown on the opposite side and transfer to a plate. Add the chorizo, render for a minute or so, then add the potatoes and mushrooms and brown for a few minutes. Add the bay leaf, onion and garlic and season with pepper. Stir occasionally, wilt in the kale and soften the onion, then deglaze the pan with the sherry (or wine). Stir in the peppers and tomatoes. Add the chicken and stock, cover, lower the heat and cook the chicken through, about 25 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate. Thicken the sauce, uncovered, for 10 minutes, then return the chicken to rewarm. Discard the bay leaf, garnish with the parsley and serve with the bread.