Frango

Frango ao Limão Grelhado

Brazilian grilled chicken thighs marinated in lemon, garlic and fresh herbs — a weeknight staple across São Paulo households. Budget-friendly with 44g protein per serving.

📅January 4, 2026
10mPrep
18mCook
4Servings
⭐ 4.8Rating
Frango ao Limão Grelhado🍗

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Protein 56%Fat 40%Carbs 4%
340kcalCalories
44gProtein
14gFat
3gCarbs
0gFiber

Ingredients

  • 2.2 lbbone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
  • 4 tbsplemon juice
  • 5 clovesgarlic cloves, minced
  • 20 gfresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 5 gdried oregano
  • 1 tbspolive oil
  • 1 to tastesalt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. Mix lemon juice, garlic, parsley, oregano, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Score chicken and coat in marinade. Rest 10 min.
  2. Heat a grill pan or BBQ over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook chicken 8–9 min per side until cooked through and golden grill marks appear.
  4. Rest 5 min and serve with arroz branco, vinagrete salsa, or roasted farofa.

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