Galinhada Mineira: Easy Comfort Food You’ll Love at Home
Galinhada Mineira is a traditional Brazilian dish combining chicken and rice, perfect for a comforting meal at home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Brazilian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon saffron or turmeric
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup green peas
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the chicken pieces until golden brown.
- Add onion and garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the rice, making sure it’s coated with the oil.
- Add chicken broth, saffron or turmeric, bell pepper, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Gently fold in green peas and season with salt and black pepper before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in your favorite spices before cooking.
- Try adding vegetables like carrots or corn for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Galinhada Mineira, Brazilian comfort food, chicken and rice