Galinhada — Brazilian One-Pot Chicken and Rice
Brazil's beloved one-pot chicken and rice dish from Goiás, saffron-yellow and rich with sautéed vegetables. Budget comfort food with 35g protein per serving.
10mPrep
40mCook
4Servings
450Calories
35gProtein
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Ingredients
- 600 gchicken pieces (thighs/drumsticks)
- 250 gwhite rice
- 1 largeonion
- 1 piecebell pepper (yellow)
- 2 mediumtomato
- 3 piecegarlic cloves
- 2 gsaffron or turmeric
- 600 mlchicken broth
- 20 mlolive oil
- 6 gsalt
- 15 gparsley
Ingredients
- 600 g chicken pieces (thighs/drumsticks)
- 250 g white rice
- 1 large onion
- 1 piece bell pepper (yellow)
- 2 medium tomato
- 3 piece garlic cloves
- 2 g saffron or turmeric
- 600 ml chicken broth
- 20 ml olive oil
- 6 g salt
- 15 g parsley
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and garlic. Brown in olive oil, 5 min per side. Remove.
- Sauté onion, pepper, and tomato in the same pot until soft.
- Add rice and toast 2 minutes. Add turmeric and broth.
- Nestle chicken back in, bring to boil, then reduce heat. Cook covered 25 minutes.
- Rest 5 minutes, fluff rice, and garnish with parsley.