it is also a very successful and popular domestic product, and all across the city of rio, one can find chicken-based produce, prepared and cooked in unique and expert ways.

cariocas are well-versed chicken chefs and consumers, and have perfected the art of chicken-fillings, as well as expertly seasoned and grilled cuts, sure to please the pallet of anyone with a penchant for succulent and versatile poultry.

walking past bars and shops in the city, residents and visitors are regularly greeted by the rich and tantalising smell of spit-roasted whole chickens - the chicken meat is stripped, and often served with traditional rice, black beans and farofa.        

aside from these casual shops scattered all over the city, offering the chicken to-go, there are various establishments offering some savory chicken dishes - here we list a couple of restaurants who specialize in chicken.