Entree: Portugal – Frango com Chouriço e Batatas Assadas (Roast chicken with chouriço and potatoes)

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Frango com Chouriço e Batatas Assadas (Roast chicken with chouriço... recipe
Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep 12 min
Cook 40 min
Additional 5 min
Total 57 min

Ingredients

U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate; oz means weight ounces, not fluid ounces.

- 4 bone-in chicken thighs, approx. 8 oz (225 g) each
- 6 oz (170 g) chorizo (chouriço), sliced
- 1.5 lb (680 g) red potatoes, halved
- 1 medium yellow onion (about 6 oz (170 g)), cut into wedges
- 8 oz (225 g) green beans, trimmed
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- 4 bone-in chicken thighs, approx. 8 oz (225 g) each
- 6 oz (170 g) chorizo (chouriço), sliced
- 1.5 lb (680 g) red potatoes, halved
- 1 medium yellow onion (about 6 oz / 170 g), cut into wedges
- 8 oz (225 g) green beans, trimmed

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place halved red potatoes and onion wedges in a roasting pan and arrange chicken thighs on top.
2. Scatter sliced chouriço around the chicken and potatoes.
3. Roast for 25 minutes, then add trimmed green beans to the pan, tucking them between other ingredients.
4. Continue roasting 12–20 minutes more until chicken registers done and potatoes are tender; remove and rest briefly before serving.
Estimated Nutritional Information*

Per serving | Servings: 4

Calories: 502 kcal
Carbohydrates: 35.3 g
Protein: 30.7 g
Fat: 26.6 g
Saturated fat: 7.2 g
Trans fat: 0.1 g
Cholesterol: 154 mg
Fiber: 5.1 g
Sugar: 5.8 g
Sodium: 163 mg
Potassium: 1276 mg
Calcium: 59 mg
Iron: 2.98 mg
Vitamin A: 56 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 24.6 mg
Vitamin D: 0.2 µg

Nutrition estimated: November 5, 2026

*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded. Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Saturated fat, Trans fat, Cholesterol, Fiber, Sugar, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin D are known subtotals. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.

Recipe details
Roast chicken with chouriço and potatoes
Country
Portugal
Recipe link
https://kitchen2mytable.com/view_recipe_data.php?id=14298

Important Cooking Safety Notice

Please ensure all proteins are cooked to a safe internal temperature:

  • Chicken & Poultry: 165°F (74°C)
  • Ground Meats (Beef, Pork, Lamb): 160°F (71°C)
  • Whole Cuts of Pork, Beef, Veal, Lamb: 145°F (63°C) plus a 3-minute rest
  • Fish & Shellfish: 145°F (63°C)

Always use a food thermometer to verify doneness. Stay safe and enjoy cooking!