Galinhada (Traditional Brazilian Chicken and Rice)

Ingredients

  • 450 grams chicken breast, cut into large pieces ⁠

  • 2 bouillon cubes, dissolved in half glass of water⁠

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice⁠

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil⁠

  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)⁠

  • 1 medium white onion (chopped)⁠

  • 315 grams white rice, washed⁠

  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste⁠

  • 2 red bell peppers, small diced⁠

  • 150 grams frozen veggies⁠

  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped⁠

  • Salt and ground pepper to taste⁠

  • 5 cups boiling water⁠

Directions

  1. Dissolve a bouillon cube in a half cup of water in a large tupperware container and mix it with the lemon juice. Dice the chicken and place it in the container to marinate for ~30 minutes.⁠

  2. Meanwhile, chop and dice all vegetables, wash the rice, and boil the water in a kettle.⁠

  3. After the chicken has marinated, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat and add the chicken pieces. Cook until golden brown, approximately 6 to 10 minutes.⁠

  4. In the same pan, sauté the onion and garlic. After that, add the rice, tomato paste, bell pepper, and water, stirring well.⁠

  5. Cover the pan, turn down the heat, and cook for about 15 minutes until the rice has absorbed the water.⁠

  6. Add the frozen veggies and mix in.⁠

Makes 7 servings.⁠

Nutrition: ⁠
Cals: 317⁠
Protein: 19g (for more protein, easily add in more chicken)⁠
Carbs: 41g⁠
Fiber: 1.6g ⁠
Fat: 8g⁠

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