Name: Galinhada com pequi
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds chicken pieces ((such as thighs or drumsticks)); 2 cups rice; 4 pequi fruits ((if available fresh, or you can use canned pequi if fresh is not accessible)); 1 onion (finely chopped); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tomatoes (diced); 1 bell pepper (diced); 1 cup frozen peas; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon turmeric; Salt and pepper (to taste); cilantro (chopped or parsley for garnish)

Galinhada com pequi

Galinhada com pequi is a traditional Brazilian dish originating from the state of Goiás. It's a flavorful and aromatic dish made with chicken and pequi fruit, which is native to the Cerrado region of Brazil.

To make Galinhada com pequi, first, the chicken is cooked with onions, garlic, and various spices to create a rich and savory base. Then, the pequi fruit is added, which adds a unique and distinctive flavor to the dish. The pequi fruit has a strong and slightly sour taste, similar to a cross between a mango and an apricot.The dish is usually served with rice, and the flavors of the chicken and pequi infuse the rice.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 35

Total Time 55

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Brazilian, South American

Servings servings

Calories 737 kcal

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken pieces (such as thighs or drumsticks)
2 cups rice
4 pequi fruits (if available fresh, or you can use canned pequi if fresh is not accessible)
1 onion finely chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
2 tomatoes diced
1 bell pepper diced
1 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon turmeric
Salt and pepper to taste
cilantro chopped or parsley for garnish

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Instructions

Start by cleaning the chicken pieces and seasoning them with salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, and turmeric. Let it marinate for about 30 minutes.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until they become translucent.
Add the seasoned chicken to the pot and brown it on all sides. This will help develop rich flavors in the dish.
Once the chicken is browned, add the diced tomatoes and bell pepper to the pot. Stir and cook for a few minutes until the vegetables soften.
If using fresh pequi, carefully remove the outer skin and pit. Cut the pequi fruit into quarters and add it to the pot. If using canned pequi, drain and add them.
Pour enough water into the pot to cover the chicken and pequi. Bring it to a boil and then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
While the chicken is simmering, prepare the rice according to the package instructions. You can cook it separately or add it directly to the pot with the chicken and pequi for even more flavor infusion.
In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the frozen peas to the pot and stir gently.
Once the chicken is fully cooked, and the rice and peas are tender, remove the pot from the heat. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley, and serve the Galinhada com pequi hot.

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Nutrition

Calories: 737kcal (37%)Carbohydrates: 88g (29%)Protein: 39g (78%)Fat: 24g (37%)Saturated Fat: 7g (44%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 116mg (39%)Sodium: 121mg (5%)Potassium: 771mg (22%)Fiber: 5g (21%)Sugar: 6g (7%)Vitamin A: 1983IU (40%)Vitamin C: 68mg (82%)Calcium: 78mg (8%)Iron: 4mg (22%)

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Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

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