Not-So-Country-Style Chicken and Rice - Easy and Flavorful Galinhada

Not-So-Country-Style Chicken and Rice - Easy and Flavorful Galinhada

3h
4 servings
Easy

A simplified and delicious recipe for Galinhada (Chicken and Rice), perfect for a weekend lunch, using common chicken cuts and skipping the piqui fruit.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Frango e Marinada
  • 1,5kg de Chicken (breast, thigh, and drumstick), chopped
  • 2,5tablespoons de Mayonnaise
  • 1,5teaspoons de Onion powder
  • 1,5teaspoons de Ginger powder
  • 2teaspoons de Sweet paprika
  • 1,5teaspoons de Garlic powder
  • 1teaspoon de Cayenne pepper
  • 1/2teaspoon de Cumin powder
  • 1teaspoon de Dried basil
  • 1tablespoon de Tomato paste
  • 3units de Tahiti lime juice
  • 1/2tablespoon de Turmeric (optional coloring)
  • 1,5tablespoons de Salt
Vegetais
  • 2units de Roma tomatoes
  • 1unit de Red onion
  • 1unit de Yellow bell pepper
  • 100g de Okra
  • 1/2unit de Chili pepper (Scorpion/Finger hot)
  • 2units de Corn on the cob
  • 1head de Garlic
Base
  • 2,5cups de Regular rice
    Substitui por: arroz parboilizado
Líquidos
  • 1/4cup de Water
  • 1,5liter de Regular beer
  • 0,3liter de Water (for cooking)
Complementos
  • 1cup de Frozen peas
Finalização
  • handfuls de Parsley, green onion, and cilantro (mixed greens)
Cozimento
  • Grease (for frying)

Instructions

1
temperar

In a bowl, mix the chicken pieces with mayonnaise, onion powder, ginger powder, sweet paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, cumin powder, dried basil, tomato paste, lime juice, turmeric, and salt. Mix well with your hands.

3min

Dica: If using tough, farm-raised chicken, boil it under pressure first to tenderize.

2
marinar

Let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours to fully absorb the seasonings.

120min
4°C

Dica: Longer marinating time helps ensure deep flavor.

3
picar

While the chicken marinates, finely dice the Roma tomatoes, red onion (brunoise), yellow bell pepper (in cubes, seeded), slice the okra into rounds, chop the chili pepper, and cut the corn cobs into rounds. Finely chop the head of garlic and set all the vegetables aside.

10min

Dica: Use the chili pepper to taste, depending on the desired spice level.

4
fritar

Heat the cast iron Dutch oven (or heavy pot) and add some cooking grease. Fry the chicken pieces, starting skin-side down, until they are nicely browned and dark.

10min

Dica: Frying the chicken well helps render the fat and intensifies the flavor through browning.

5
deglacear

Remove the chicken from the pot and add about one cup of water to the hot bottom to deglaze, scraping up all the dark residues. Return this residue-infused water to the fried chicken and return to the heat to evaporate the liquid.

5min

Dica: Deglazing is crucial for incorporating the flavor from the bottom of the pot.

6
refogar

Set the chicken aside and add more grease to the pot. Sauté all the chopped vegetables (except the corn and peas) until they are well toasted.

8min
7
fritar

Add the two and a half cups of uncooked rice to the sautéed vegetables and fry well.

3min

Dica: Frying the rice before adding liquid helps build body in the dish.

8
cozinhar

Return the chicken along with the deglazing liquid. Add 1.5 liters of beer and top up with 250ml to 300ml of water. Stir, scraping the bottom of the pot.

2min

Dica: Use parboiled rice if you prefer the dish to be fluffier rather than sticky.

9
cozinhar

Add the corn rounds, cover the pot, and cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes.

15min
10
tampar

Three minutes before finishing, add the cup of frozen peas on top, cover again, and turn off the heat. Let the pot rest, undisturbed, for 5 to 10 minutes to finish cooking with the residual heat.

10min

Dica: The cast iron pot retains heat for a long time.

11
misturar

Generously mix in the chopped parsley, green onion, and cilantro before serving the galinhada, ensuring it is well-stuffed and moist.

1min

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Nutrition Facts

TACO Table - per serving

Nutrient
Amt.%DV*
  • Energy
    1555 kcal78%
  • Carbohydrates
    143 g48%
  • Protein
    134 g179%
  • Total Fat
    37 g66%
  • Dietary Fiber
    13 g51%

*Daily reference values based on a 2,000 kcal diet (ANVISA). Data calculated from the TACO Table (UNICAMP).

Cuisine Type

brasileira

Required Equipment

panela de ferro

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