Portuguese Frango à Guineense

This traditional Portuguese dish is a savory combination of chicken cubes cooked in a tomato sauce with spices like paprika powder, cumin powder, ground coriander powder and chili powder (optional). It’s easy to make in just 25 minutes with simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry! Serve it over cooked rice or pasta for a delicious meal that’s sure to please everyone at your table!

Cooking Equipment:

• Large skillet • Wooden spoon • Knife • Cutting board

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Cuisine:

Portuguese

Keywords:

Portuguese, Chicken, Tomatoes, Spices

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lunch, dinner

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Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small onion, diced

1 garlic clove, minced

200g chicken breast, cut into cubes

1 teaspoon paprika powder

½ teaspoon cumin powder

¼ teaspoon ground coriander powder

¼ teaspoon chili powder (optional)

1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes

Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add the chicken cubes to the skillet and season with paprika powder, cumin powder, ground coriander powder, chili powder (optional), salt and pepper to taste. Cook until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Add the chopped tomatoes to the skillet and stir to combine with the other ingredients. Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until sauce has thickened slightly. Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary before serving over cooked rice or pasta of your choice.

Nutrition:

Calories – 462 kcal; Fat – 18.2 g; Carbohydrates – 10.7 g; Protein – 57.2 g; Sodium – 522 mg; Sugar – 3.9 g

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Did You Know?

Portugal is also known for its cheese, including the famous queijo da serra made from sheep’s milk.