Portuguese Braised Chicken
Portuguese Braised Chicken brings tender, wine-simmered chicken together with smoky linguica, sweet onion, and green bell pepper in a savory broth brightened with fresh orange at the finish. The citrus lifts the rich pan juices while herbs and a touch of heat round out the flavor. It’s a cozy dish ideal for a relaxed dinner or a casual gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Portuguese Braised Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sausage, onion, and bell pepper; cook, stirring, until the vegetables soften and the sausage is browned, about 10 minutes. Lift them out with a slotted spoon to a plate, leaving the drippings in the pot.
- 2
Mix the oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and rub it onto the chicken. Add the chicken to the pot, increase the heat to medium-high, and brown it on all sides, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Stir the sausage and vegetable mixture back into the pot along with the wine, broth, bay leaves, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil; lower the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until the chicken is no longer pink in the centers, 35 to 45 minutes.
- 4
Remove and discard the bay leaves. Serve the chicken with orange wedges.
- Calories 325.83 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 34.56 g Good Source 69%
- Carbohydrate 11.96 g 4%
- Total Fat 14.44 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 3.26 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.27 g High --
- Cholesterol 114.01 mg High 38%
- Sodium 591.55 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 2.36 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 3.71 g --
- Added Sugars 0.12 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 28.88 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.05 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 351.93 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 39.58 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 10.43 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Portuguese Braised Chicken is made with 14 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Dried Bay Leaves, and Fresh Basil. Each serving provides about 325.83 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Portuguese Braised Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Dried Bay Leaves, Fresh Basil, Fresh Oregano. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Portuguese Braised Chicken?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 325.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Portuguese Braised Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Portuguese Braised Chicken healthy?
- Portuguese Braised Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 325.83 calories and 34.56 g of protein, or 69% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 591.55 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.26 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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