Galinha Asada

Galinha Asada translates from Portuguese for "grilled chicken", but in Mozambique it is more often grilled, or grilled over an open fire on the road side. A staple for local Mozambique, it can be prepared in different ways. The most famous, of course, is the Chicken Piri-Piri, in which the meat is marinated in the iconic sauce before being cooked. Ingredients vary from region to region and depend on what is most available, including chili peppers, lemons, onions and green peppers. Galinha Zambeziana is a special variant from the province of Zambezia. In this case, the chicken is marinated in fresh grated coconut milk.

The chicken is juicy and tasty, with a spicy kick! It goes well with rice, spaghetti, or even french fries. It's delicious as a sandwich on a bun, a Portuguese roll, or a Portuguese muffin, and it also makes a zesty quesadilla or panini. It can be served in an infinite number of ways.