PORTUGUESE CHURRASCO CHICKEN

INGREDIENTS

• 1½ tbsp dried oregano leaves
• 1 tbsp smoked sweet paprika or regular paprika
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp cumin
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• Freshly ground cracked pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, pureed or finely chopped
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2.5 lb skinless and boneless chicken breasts

DIRECTIONS

1. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the oregano, paprika, sugar, cayenne, cumin, salt and pepper.  Add the garlic, oil and vinegar.  Set aside until ready to use.  This mixture will last one week in the refrigerator.
2. Coat the chicken with the mixture and let it sit at room temp for about 1 hour before grilling (this is enough marinating time or you can do longer).  Grill the chicken for about 5 minutes on the first side, flip and then repeat on the second side (or until the internal temperature of each chicken breast is 150˚F).

Serves 6

Make ahead tip:  Often I will mix the dry spices together in a mason jar and leave it in my spice area.  And when I want to use it I mix the garlic, oil and vinegar into it.

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