Brazilian recipe
Classic Savory Chicken with Onions (Frango acebolado)
A hearty, home-style dish featuring tender chicken thighs braised in an aromatic tomato and onion sauce. Perfect for a satisfying midday meal.
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Ingredients
1 kg chicken thighs (boneless and skinless)
3 garlic cloves, crushed
60 ml white vinegar
3 bay leaves
Salt to taste
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 medium onions, sliced into rounds
2 ripe tomatoes, sliced into rounds
1 tbsp dried oregano
1/2 tbsp dried pimenta calabresa (optional)
500 ml chicken stock
1/2 cup fresh green herbs (parsley and spring onion), chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
60 ml white vinegar
3 bay leaves
Salt to taste
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 medium onions, sliced into rounds
2 ripe tomatoes, sliced into rounds
1 tbsp dried oregano
1/2 tbsp dried pimenta calabresa (optional)
500 ml chicken stock
1/2 cup fresh green herbs (parsley and spring onion), chopped
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh chicken, onions, and tomatoes at local markets like Makola or Agbogbloshie. For chicken stock and dried spices, visit your neighborhood provision shop or supermarket. Pimenta calabresa is a specific dried red chili flake; if unavailable, crushed red pepper flakes make a suitable substitute.
Preparation method
- In a mixing bowl, season the chicken thighs with crushed garlic, vinegar, bay leaves, and salt; allow it to marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
- Sear the marinated chicken thighs until they are golden brown on all sides.
- Add the sliced onions and tomatoes to the pot, gently folding them in with the chicken.
- Sprinkle the oregano and the optional pimenta calabresa over the mixture.
- Pour in the chicken stock to deglaze the pot and add moisture.
- Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for approximately 10 minutes after reaching a boil, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Stir in the fresh chopped green herbs just before serving while hot.
Observations
The Frango acebolado is a staple of Brazilian comfort food, cherished for its bold flavor and straightforward cooking method. This recipe centers on chicken thighs, which retain their tenderness and succulence throughout the braising process, simmered in a rich base of onions and ripe tomatoes, deepened by a selection of herbs and spices. It is a versatile and deeply satisfying dish that pairs well with steamed rice or boiled yam, making it an excellent choice for a filling daily meal.
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