Since 2010, we have been bringing the tradition and excellence of Portuguese charcoal-grilled chicken beyond borders.
Every step of our production process is designed to preserve what sets us apart: the flavour of charcoal-grilled chicken, prepared by hand, just like in our origins.
We carefully select high-quality ingredients, work with experienced teams, and maintain strict control at every stage - from preparation to ultra-freezing - ensuring that every Frangus product reaches the customer with the same authentic taste as always.
Because for us, quality is not just a goal — it is our signature.
The Selection of Raw Materials
Our production process begins once the raw materials arrive at our facilities. Although the chickens are delivered fresh (immediately after slaughter) and are already classified as category A, a second rigorous selection is carried out to ensure Frangus’s quality standards: all chickens that do not meet the calibrated weight requirements and that have blemishes, improper textures, and/or densities are excluded (and returned to suppliers so they can be used for other purposes, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability).
Preparation and Seasoning
After this selection process, the chickens move on to the next stage, where they are prepared and seasoned with our “house seasoning” (a secret recipe that enhances the flavour) and stored in a controlled environment for at least 24 hours, allowing each chicken to absorb this traditional flavour.
Grilling Process
Only then are they ready to be grilled, manually and traditionally, by experienced grill masters on grills fueled by 0% charcoal—an eco-friendly choice that releases no toxins and ensures the chicken has an authentic, healthy flavour. This entire process is entirely manual, without the use of machines, which requires skilled and experienced grill masters. They are the ones who master the art of positioning the chicken on the grill and over the coals, determining the right moment to turn the meat and the exact point at which to remove it so that everything is perfect in the end.
Drizzle with sauce
Once grilled, the chickens are drizzled with one of our four secret-recipe sauces: lemon, garlic and parsley; orange; or spicy. Each sauce is unique – only a select few within our company know its secrets – made using real, freshly squeezed fruit combined with other natural ingredients, free from preservatives, GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms), palm oil or additives.
Deep-freezing process
The chickens are then subjected to a deep-freezing process (an extremely rapid process that subjects the product to a thermal shock, enabling it to retain its organoleptic characteristics – flavour, texture, aroma and appearance – as well as its essential nutrients and vitamins). The use of deep-freezing has many advantages: it lets you have fresh products available at any time of the day, preserves their original quality, reduces food waste, prevents the proliferation of bacteria and avoids the release of water during defrosting.
Packaging and Distribution
Finally, the product is packaged and stored until distribution, in vehicles equipped with refrigeration systems. This entire process ensures a shelf life of at least one year, guaranteeing that our customers receive the highest quality.
