Galinhada
Brazilian

Galinhada

A beautiful sprawling one-pot dish where yellowed rice slowly drinks up completely savory chicken juices and roasted spices.

50 min 690 kcal 1 portion
Protein 45g
Carbs 65g
Fat 26g
High-protein Lactose-free Gluten-free

Ingredients

Quantities are for one portion.

  • 200 mlchicken stock
  • 15 mlolive oil
  • 1red bell pepper, finely diced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1onion, chopped
  • 70 gwhite rice
  • 1 tspground turmeric
  • 1tomato, diced
  • 150 gchicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
  • 2garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tspsweet paprika
  • 15 gfresh parsley, freshly chopped

Method

  1. Season the chicken with paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a wide pot. Sear the chicken pieces on both sides until browned.
  3. Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, and tomato, cooking until softened and scraping the bottom of the pan.
  4. Add the dry white rice, stirring everything together.
  5. Pour in the chicken stock and bring the liquid to a boil.
  6. Cover the pot and lower the heat. Simmer until the chicken and rice are tender.
  7. Fold the parsley through and serve hot.