Brazilian Chicken Stew (Galinha Ensopada)
Brazilian Chicken Stew (Galinha Ensopada) features tender chicken thighs gently simmered with onions and tomatoes, developing a subtle sweetness from caramelized sugar. The broth becomes rich and savory as it cooks, making it a comforting dish ideal for cozy weeknights or casual family dinners. Serve with rice or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Warm oil in a deep skillet over low heat. Sprinkle sugar across the bottom. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper; cook them in batches until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
- 2
Move the browned chicken to a plate. Remove the skin.
- 3
Sauté the onion in the same skillet until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes. Return the chicken to the skillet. Add enough broth to come halfway up the chicken. Simmer, partially covered, until the chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour.
- Calories 314.19 kcal Moderate
- Protein 46.93 g Good Source
- Carbs 9.28 g Moderate
- Total Fat 9.55 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.02 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 183.71 mg High
- Sodium 1197.32 mg High
- Fiber 1.53 g Low Source
- Sugar 6.45 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 18.44 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.45 mg Low Source
- Potassium 670.2 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 3.89 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Brazilian Chicken Stew (Galinha Ensopada) is a Brazilian dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Diced Tomatoes, and Salt. Each serving provides about 314.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Brazilian Chicken Stew (Galinha Ensopada)?
- It is a Brazilian stew recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Brazilian Chicken Stew (Galinha Ensopada) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Diced Tomatoes, Salt, Skin-On Boneless Chicken Breast. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Brazilian Chicken Stew (Galinha Ensopada)?
- Explore these Brazilian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Brazilian Chicken Stew (Galinha Ensopada)?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 314.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Brazilian Chicken Stew (Galinha Ensopada) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
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