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A simplified and delicious recipe for Galinhada (Chicken and Rice), perfect for a weekend lunch, using common chicken cuts and skipping the piqui fruit.
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Ingredients
- 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
- 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
- 2,5cups de Regular riceSubstitui por: arroz parboilizado
- 1/4cup de Water
- 1,5liter de Regular beer
- 0,3liter de Water (for cooking)
- 1cup de Frozen peas
- handfuls de Parsley, green onion, and cilantro (mixed greens)
- Grease (for frying)
Instructions
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.
Dica: If using tough, farm-raised chicken, boil it under pressure first to tenderize.
Let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours to fully absorb the seasonings.
Dica: Longer marinating time helps ensure deep flavor.
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.
Dica: Use the chili pepper to taste, depending on the desired spice level.
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.
Dica: Frying the chicken well helps render the fat and intensifies the flavor through browning.
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.
Dica: Deglazing is crucial for incorporating the flavor from the bottom of the pot.
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.
Add the two and a half cups of uncooked rice to the sautéed vegetables and fry well.
Dica: Frying the rice before adding liquid helps build body in the dish.
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.
Dica: Use parboiled rice if you prefer the dish to be fluffier rather than sticky.
Add the corn rounds, cover the pot, and cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes.
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.
Dica: The cast iron pot retains heat for a long time.
Generously mix in the chopped parsley, green onion, and cilantro before serving the galinhada, ensuring it is well-stuffed and moist.
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Nutrition Facts
TACO Table - per serving
- Energy1555 kcal78%
- Carbohydrates143 g48%
- Protein134 g179%
- Total Fat37 g66%
- Dietary Fiber13 g51%
*Daily reference values based on a 2,000 kcal diet (ANVISA). Data calculated from the TACO Table (UNICAMP).
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