Portuguese Galinha Guisada

This traditional Portuguese dish is made with chicken thighs or breasts cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce with potatoes for an easy yet delicious meal that can be enjoyed any time of year! The preparation time is 10 minutes while cooking takes 45 minutes for one serving of this comforting dish!

Cooking Equipment:

• Large skillet • Knife • Cutting board • Measuring spoons

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Cuisine:

Portuguese

Keywords:

Portuguese, Galinha Guisada, Chicken, Potatoes, Tomato Sauce

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lunch, dinner

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Ingredients:

1 chicken thigh or breast (skinless and boneless)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small onion (diced)

2 cloves garlic (minced)

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Salt and pepper to taste

2 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)

Cooking Instructions:

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Add the onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.

Stir in the tomato paste, white wine or chicken broth, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer then add the potatoes.

Return the chicken to the skillet and reduce heat to low. Cover with a lid and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.

Serve hot with your favorite sides such as rice or vegetables!

Nutrition:

Calories – 500; Fat – 15g; Carbohydrates – 40g; Protein – 30g

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Did You Know?

Portugal is known for its use of olive oil in cooking, particularly in dishes like bacalhau com natas (a creamy salt cod dish).