Soy-Free Frango Assado
Elevate your dinner table with Soy-Free Frango Assado, a mouthwatering Portuguese-style roasted chicken that bursts with flavor and aromatic herbs. This recipe features a succulent whole chicken seasoned with a zesty blend of lemon, garlic, paprika, and olive oil, ensuring every bite is infused with vibrant zest. Fresh rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves impart an earthy depth, while a splash of white wine and chicken broth creates a deliciously rich pan sauce. Perfectly roasted to golden perfection, this soy-free dish is ideal for those seeking wholesome, allergen-friendly comfort food. Serve alongside your favorite sides and drizzle with the savory pan juices for an unforgettable meal that’s both simple to prepare and impressive to serve.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 lbs Whole chicken
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 6 large Garlic cloves
- 2 whole Lemon
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 1.5 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 3 sprigs Fresh rosemary
- 3 sprigs Fresh thyme
- 2 whole Bay leaves
- 0.5 cup White wine
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Rinse the whole chicken under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic (using a garlic press for a finer consistency), the zest of one lemon, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to form a paste.
Gently loosen the skin over the chicken breast using your fingers, being careful not to tear it.
Rub the garlic and spice paste under the skin and all over the chicken.
Cut one lemon into quarters and place inside the cavity of the chicken along with rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves.
Tie the legs together with kitchen twine and tuck the wing tips under the body.
Place the chicken, breast-side up, in a roasting pan.
Juice the remaining lemon and pour it over the chicken.
Add the white wine and chicken broth to the bottom of the roasting pan.
Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for approximately 75 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the skin is golden and crispy.
Baste the chicken with the pan juices every 20 minutes to enhance flavor and moisture.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Serve the Frango Assado with the pan juices drizzled over the top and your choice of side dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
829 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.0 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 119 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 3968 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.4 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 36.6 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 170 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1010 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
