Galinhada

Name: Galinhada
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken thighs and drumsticks; 2 cups long-grain rice; 3 cups chicken broth; 1 large onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 cup frozen corn kernels; 1 cup frozen peas; 2 tsp ground turmeric; 2 tbsp olive oil; Salt, pepper, and fresh cilantro to taste

⏱ Prep Time 1 hour

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

A hearty one-pot Brazilian chicken and rice dish from Goiás state, flavored with turmeric, saffron, and fresh vegetables, beloved as a rustic family meal.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 15.5g

Carbs 31.2g

Fat 15.3g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

gluten-free dairy-free

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken thighs and drumsticks
2 cups long-grain rice
3 cups chicken broth
1 large onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 cup frozen peas
2 tsp ground turmeric
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt, pepper, and fresh cilantro to taste

Instructions

1
Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and half the turmeric, then brown them in olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until golden on all sides.
2
Remove the chicken and sauté the onion, garlic, and bell pepper in the same pot for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom.
3
Add the rice to the pot and stir for 2 minutes until coated in the aromatics, then add the remaining turmeric, chicken broth, and return the chicken pieces on top.
4
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 25 minutes without lifting the lid, until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid.
5
Add the corn and peas in the last 5 minutes of cooking, gently folding them in, then garnish generously with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.

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Did You Know?

Galinhada gets its vibrant yellow color from turmeric or saffron and is traditionally cooked over a wood-fired stove in rural Goiás, where it is served at festas juninas (June festivals).