Brazilian Grilled Chicken Hearts
Experience the essence of Brazilian churrasco with these perfectly grilled chicken hearts, a delightful starter or part of a complete churrasco feast.
Experience the essence of Brazilian churrasco with these perfectly grilled chicken hearts. This dish captures the spirit of authentic Brazilian barbecue, ensuring the hearts are tender, flavorful, and never rubbery. It's a delightful starter or an integral part of a complete churrasco feast.
Ingredients
🍗 10 chicken hearts cleaned
🧄 1 clove garlic minced
🌿 1-2 tablespoons dry chimichurri seasoning
🫒 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
🧂 Coarse salt triturated from a wooden salt grinder
Instructions
1- Clean the Chicken Hearts:
- Begin by carefully removing any veins, arteries, and excess fat from the chicken hearts using a sharp knife.
2- Prepare the Seasoning:
- Mince the garlic clove to create a fine paste.
3- Season the Hearts:
- Place the cleaned chicken hearts into a mixing bowl.
- Add the minced garlic, chimichurri seasoning, olive oil, and coarse salt.
- Use your hands to mix thoroughly, ensuring each heart is well coated.
4- Marinate:
- Allow the hearts to marinate for 20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
5- Skewer the Hearts:
- Thread the chicken hearts laterally on a metal skewer, positioning the fat portions on one side for even cooking.
6- Preheat the Grill:
- Prepare a charcoal grill to a strong fire with glowing embers.
- Avoid active flames to prevent burning.
7- Grill the Hearts:
- Place the skewer on the grill.
- Cook each side for about 2 minutes to sear, then continue turning every 1.5 minutes for a total of 10-15 minutes.
8- Golden Finish:
- For a finishing touch, lower the skewer closer to the embers for the last few minutes, turning continuously to avoid burning.
9- Check Doneness:
- The hearts should be firm but not rubbery.
- Slice one to ensure it's cooked through but still moist.
10- Serve Immediately:
- Remove from the grill, wiping the skewer tip with a paper towel to remove ash before serving.
Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2-4 as an appetizer
Calories: Approximately 150 per serving
Proteins: 16g per serving
Fats: 10g per serving
Carbohydrates: 1g per serving
Equipment:
- Wooden cutting board
- Chef's knife with "CHURRASCO" logo
- Mixing bowls
- Long metal spoon
- Metal skewer
- Built-in brick charcoal grill
- Black disposable gloves
- Paper towel
Cooking Tips
- Cleaning Thoroughly: Ensures a tender and flavorful result.
- Lateral Skewering: Seals in juices to maintain tenderness.
- Coarse Salt: Use liberally as it salts less than finer grains.
- Grill Heat Management: Ensure only embers are used, avoiding active flames.
- Frequent Rotation: Promotes even cooking and prevents drying.
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