Brazilian Chicken Stew (Galinha Ensopada) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Brazilian Chicken Stew (Galinha Ensopada) Recipe). An addictive chicken dish using chicken thighs. The secret is the little bit of sugar used in the browning stage. This recipe is very versatile. You like tomatoes? Add more. You want it thicker or thinner? Adjust the amount of broth. You are in control of your own dinner destiny.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 1hr15 mins

Total: 1hr25 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Brazilian Chicken Stew (Galinha Ensopada) Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 tablespoon white sugar

2 pounds bone-in

skin-on chicken thighs

or more to taste

1 tablespoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 large onion

chopped

½ (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes

or more to taste

1 cup chicken broth

or more as needed

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep skillet over low heat. Sprinkle sugar over the bottom. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper; cook in batches until browned about 5 minutes per side.

Step 2

Transfer browned chicken to a plate. Remove skin.

Step 3

Cook onion in the same skillet until softened 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in tomatoes. Return chicken to the skillet. Pour in enough broth to cover the chicken halfway. Simmer partially covered until chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center about 1 hour.

Nutritional Information

Brazilian Chicken Stew (Galinha Ensopada) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 425.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 36.5g 73%

Carbohydrates: 8.9g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 1.2g 5%

Sugars: 6.2g

Fat: 26g 40%

Saturated Fat: 6.8g 34%

Cholesterol: 128.9mg 43%

Vitamin A Iu: 651.3IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 14.2mg 109%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 19%

Vitamin C: 6.7mg 11%

Folate: 16.3mcg 4%

Calcium: 45.5mg 5%

Iron: 3.5mg 19%

Magnesium: 33.7mg 12%

Potassium: 383.1mg 11%

Sodium: 2173.5mg 87%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 233.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.