Frango à Passarinho (Brazilian Crispy Garlic Chicken)
Crispy bite-sized chicken pieces marinated in garlic, lemon, and herbs, then pan-fried until golden. A beloved Brazilian appetizer with bold, tangy flavors.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 268
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, approximately 1.5 inches.
Step 2
In a bowl, combine minced garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Step 3
Add chicken pieces to the marinade and stir well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
Step 4
Remove chicken from marinade, reserving the liquid. Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
Step 5
Place flour in a shallow dish and lightly dredge each chicken piece, shaking off excess.
Step 6
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 7
Working in batches, fry chicken pieces for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 8
Transfer cooked chicken to a paper towel-lined plate and drizzle with reserved marinade before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- medium mixing bowl
- shallow dish
- 12-inch stainless steel skillet
- meat thermometer
- paper towels
- tongs
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