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Copycat Fogo de Chao Chicken Warm Satisfying Recipe You Need to Make Now

Copycat Fogo de Chao Chicken recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dish

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Enjoy this Copycat Fogo de Chao Chicken recipe which delivers bold Brazilian grilled chicken flavors. Perfect for an easy dinner or weeknight meal, it makes a satisfying family dinner with a churrasco chicken recipe touch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 picanha (3 to 4 pounds)
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Remove any silver skin from the picanha.
  2. Slice the meat against the grain into strips about 2 to 2 1/2 inch wide. Optionally, reduce the fat cap to 1/4 to 3/8 inch thickness.
  3. Season the meat generously with salt on all sides.
  4. Shape the strips into a C with the fat on the outside and skewer near the center, fitting 2 or 3 pieces per skewer. If you lack large flat skewers, use two bamboo skewers spaced about 1 inch apart to keep the meat secure.
  5. Preheat one grill side to 475°F to 500°F and the other side to around 350°F.
  6. Place the skewers over the high heat area and grill for about 5 minutes before turning them to cook for another 5 minutes, avoiding direct flames to prevent fat flare-ups.
  7. After forming a crust, transfer the meat to the cooler side of the grill and continue cooking until your preferred doneness is reached.
  8. Take the meat off the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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