Cafriela de Frango
Chicken marinated with lemon, garlic, onion, and chilies, simmered first and then browned on the grill. Serves 4; hands-on preparation is estimated at 20 minutes.
Cafriela de frango pairs chicken with a citrus marinade, garlic, onion, and chilies. After chilling in the marinade, the chicken is simmered covered and finished on the grill, served with its sauce.
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Method
- 01
Marinate the chicken
Combine the chicken pieces with the salt, chilies, garlic, half the onion, and lemon juice. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 3 hours.
Ready to continue when: The chicken has rested in the refrigerator for 3 hours and is coated in the marinade.
180 min - 02
Cook the chicken covered
Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the chicken and marinade, along with the water. Cover and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes; add a little more water if the liquid reduces too much.
Ready to continue when: The chicken is fully cooked and liquid remains in the skillet for the sauce.
30 min - 03
Brown the chicken and finish the sauce
Transfer the chicken to the grill and brown it for about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the remaining liquid in the skillet with the other half of the finely sliced onion and cook the sauce for about 15 minutes. Serve the chicken with the sauce spooned over it.
Ready to continue when: The chicken is well browned, and the sauce has cooked for 15 minutes with the onion softened.
15 min
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