Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken with Corn and Requeijão (Frango com requeijão e milho)
Prepare a rich and creamy chicken dish with corn and requeijão. A classic, comforting recipe perfect for lunch or dinner, topped with crunchy shoestring potatoes.
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Ingredients
1 kg chicken fillets
1 packet onion cream mix
1 can sweet corn, drained
1 cup requeijão cremoso
1/2 cup milk
Shoestring potatoes, for serving
White rice, for serving
1 packet onion cream mix
1 can sweet corn, drained
1 cup requeijão cremoso
1/2 cup milk
Shoestring potatoes, for serving
White rice, for serving
Where to find ingredients
Chicken, corn, milk, and rice can be found in local markets or supermarkets. Requeijão cremoso is a specific Brazilian cream cheese; as a substitute, one might use a thick, spreadable processed cheese or high-fat cream cheese. Onion cream mix is found in the seasoning aisle of grocery stores.
Preparation method
- In a bowl, mix the chicken fillets with the onion cream powder.
- Let the chicken marinate for 20 minutes.
- In a blender, process the drained sweet corn, requeijão cremoso, and milk until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the creamy mixture over the chicken fillets in the bowl.
- Transfer the chicken and the sauce into a baking dish.
- Place in a preheated oven at 180°C.
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cream is golden and bubbling.
- Serve hot, accompanied by shoestring potatoes and white rice.
Observations
This creamy chicken with corn and requeijão is a Brazilian staple that balances flavor and convenience, making it ideal for satisfying, quick meals. Marinating the chicken with onion cream intensifies the depth of the poultry, while the creamy corn and requeijão sauce creates an irresistible texture.
The preparation is straightforward: the chicken is marinated and then baked in a creamy mixture that cooks right along with the meat, resulting in tender and succulent fillets. When served with crispy shoestring potatoes and steamed white rice, this dish delights everyone and is perfect for everyday cooking.
The preparation is straightforward: the chicken is marinated and then baked in a creamy mixture that cooks right along with the meat, resulting in tender and succulent fillets. When served with crispy shoestring potatoes and steamed white rice, this dish delights everyone and is perfect for everyday cooking.
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