Galinhada (chicken and rice with turmeric)

Name: Galinhada (chicken and rice with turmeric)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: brazilian
Ingredients: 320 g Boneless chicken thighs; 130 g White rice; 100 g Onion; 8 g Garlic; 2 g Ground turmeric; 100 g Bell pepper; 120 g Tomato; 20 g Olive oil; 60 g Frozen peas; 6 g Fresh parsley

Galinhada (chicken and rice with turmeric) is ready in 55 minutes (20 hands-on) and has 593 kcal and 39 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $2.13. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

Total time: 55 min
Hands-on: 20 min
Calories: 593 kcal
Cost per serving: $2.13

Ingredients (Serves: 2)

Boneless chicken thighs320 g
White rice130 g
Onion100 g
Garlic8 g
Ground turmeric2 g
Bell pepper100 g
Tomato120 g
Olive oil20 g
Frozen peas60 g
Fresh parsley6 g

Method

Season the chicken with salt, pepper and half the turmeric. Brown it in the oil in a wide pot for 8 minutes, then set aside.
In the same pot, cook the chopped onion, the pepper and the garlic for 5 minutes. Add the diced tomato and cook for 3 minutes.
Stir in the rice and the remaining turmeric for 1 minute, then pour in 300 ml of hot water and return the chicken.
Cover and cook over low heat for 20 minutes, adding the peas for the last 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley.

Nutrition per serving

Calories	593 kcal
Protein	39 g
Carbohydrates	68 g
Sugars	8 g
Fat	17 g
Fiber	5 g

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Galinhada (chicken and rice with turmeric)

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