Description
A cozy Brazilian one-pot chicken and rice dish made with tender chicken thighs, golden spices, vegetables, and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- 2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Warm a large heavy pot over medium heat for 2 minutes, then add the olive oil.
- Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, turmeric, paprika, and cumin.
- Add the chicken to the pot and brown for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove it to a plate.
- Add the onion and red bell pepper to the same pot and cook for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and tomatoes, then cook for 2 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Return the chicken to the pot, then add the rinsed rice, bay leaf, and chicken broth.
- Stir once, bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in the peas and corn during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Turn off the heat and let the pot rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf, fluff gently, garnish with parsley, and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Use low heat after the broth comes to a boil so the rice cooks evenly.
- Avoid stirring too often because it can make the rice sticky.
- Add a splash of broth when reheating leftovers to bring back moisture.
- Fresh lime right before serving brightens the whole dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
Keywords: Brazilian chicken and rice, galinhada, one pot chicken rice, golden rice with chicken, Brazilian dinner recipe