Brazilian recipe
Easy and Quick Escondidinho de Frango (Escondidinho de frango)
Master the art of creating a delicious, creamy Escondidinho de Frango. A traditional Brazilian comfort dish that’s perfect for a hearty family lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
500g chicken breast, cubed
1kg potatoes
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
6 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
3/4 cup green olives, pitted and chopped
2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
1 packet onion soup mix
800ml milk
3 cups cooked white rice
Grated mozzarella cheese to taste
1kg potatoes
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
6 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
3/4 cup green olives, pitted and chopped
2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
1 packet onion soup mix
800ml milk
3 cups cooked white rice
Grated mozzarella cheese to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh produce like tomatoes, onions, and potatoes at local markets (chirimilas or community markets). Chicken breast and mozzarella cheese are available at major supermarkets or local butcheries. The onion soup mix can usually be found in the seasoning or soup aisles of standard grocery stores.
Preparation method
- Prepare the potato mash by boiling the potatoes until tender, then mashing them with the butter and setting them aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
- Add the cubed chicken and brown it evenly.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes, bell pepper, olives, and fresh coriander; cook for a few minutes.
- In a separate container, whisk the onion soup mix into the milk.
- Pour the milk and onion mixture over the sautéed chicken.
- Cook while stirring continuously until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Grease a baking dish with a little butter to prepare for assembly.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly as the base layer.
- Cover the chicken layer with the cooked white rice.
- Carefully spread the potato mash over the rice layer.
- Top with a generous layer of grated mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in an oven preheated to 180°C for approximately 20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and turned golden brown.
Observations
Escondidinho de frango is a beloved staple of Brazilian home cooking, celebrated for its deeply comforting harmony of textures and flavors. This recipe is an excellent choice for those who value a practical yet nutritious meal that is sure to please the whole family. Featuring layers of succulent shredded chicken, fluffy rice, and a silky smooth potato mash, topped with a bubbling crust of melted cheese, it is a versatile dish suitable for everyday meals or special weekend gatherings.
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