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Copycat Texas de Brazil Chicken Warm Satisfying Real Brazilian Flavor at Home

Texas de Brazil Chicken recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dish

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Enjoy a delicious Copycat Texas de Brazil Chicken recipe that’s perfect for an easy dinner or weeknight family meal. This Brazilian grilled chicken is tender, juicy, and herb marinated for bold flavor. A true crowd-pleaser at your table.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless skinless Chicken Breasts cut into sixteen 2-ounce cubes
  • 1 ½ tablespoons kosher salt
  • ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons red wine
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
  • ½ tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 16 slices Apple Wood-Smoked Bacon thin
  • 16 leaves fresh sage
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken breasts into sixteen 2-ounce cubes and place them in a bowl.
  2. Combine kosher salt, lemon juice, red wine, olive oil, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, ground cumin, and black pepper to create a flavorful marinade.
  3. Toss the chicken cubes gently in the marinade ensuring even coating and let sit for at least 25 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  4. Wrap each marinated chicken cube with a slice of Apple Wood-Smoked Bacon and secure with a leaf of fresh sage.
  5. Grill the bacon-wrapped chicken pieces over medium heat for about 15 minutes until the bacon is crisp and the chicken is cooked through.
  6. Remove from grill, rest briefly, then serve warm as a satisfying main dish.

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