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Fork lifting chicken from Brazilian chicken stew over rice with rich tomato sauce

Brazilian Chicken Stew (Frango De Panela)

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"Frango De Panela" or simply ‘pot chicken’ is a cherished Brazilian classic recipe. As the name suggests it’s cooked in the one pot, offering the benefits of both ease and speed, making it perfect for those bustling weeknights when you want a taste of Brazil on your plate in under 30 minutes.

  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 600 g chicken breast, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 30 g black olives, sliced
  • 400 g chopped tomatoes
  • 3 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 stock cube
  • parsley to garnish

Instructions

Heat the coconut oil in a large pan on a high heat and add the chicken breasts. Gently fry for around 5 minutes until they are starting to turn brown.

Remove from the pan and set aside.

Add the onion and pepper to the pan and fry for around 2-3 minutes more.

Add the garlic, paprika and tomato puree and fry for a further 30 seconds.

Add all of the remaining ingredients, return the chicken to the pan, mix through, reduce the heat to low and simmer for around 15 minutes.

  • Author: Scott Baptie
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Category: Poultry
  • Method: Hob
  • Cuisine: Brazilian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 256
  • Fat: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Protein: 36g