Brazilian Stew Chicken Recipes

INSTANT POT® BOBO DE FRANGO (BRAZILIAN CHICKEN STEW)

Steps:

• Season chicken with salt and lime juice, and set aside to marinate while prepping the vegetables.
• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and saute chicken tenders until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside. Add remaining tablespoon olive oil and saute onion and bell pepper until soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Turn off Saute function.
• Return chicken tenders to the Instant Pot®. Add chicken broth, yuca, and tomato, making sure chicken tenders are completely submerged in broth. Season lightly with salt. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 35 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Remove chicken tenders, shred with 2 forks, and set aside. Turn on the Instant Pot® and select low Saute function. Using an immersion blender, blend stew in the pot. Add coconut milk and table cream while blending. Season with salt and stir in shredded chicken chopped cilantro and palm oil.
• Serve garnished with additional cilantro.

BRAZILIAN CHICKEN STEW (GALINHA ENSOPADA)

Steps:

• 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.
• Transfer browned chicken to a plate. Remove skin.
• 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.

BRAZILIAN CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• In a food processor, pulse the ginger with the garlic, jalapeños, lemon juice and paprika until finely chopped. Add the water and process to a paste.
• In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil until shimmering.
• Add the onions and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 8 minutes.
• Add the ginger paste and cook until it begins to brown, about 3 minutes.
• Add half of the tomatoes along with the coconut milk, peanuts, 1/4 cup of the shredded coconut and 2 tablespoons of the cilantro and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Scrape the sauce into a food processor or blender and puree.
• Return the sauce to the saucepan. Add the stock and the remaining tomatoes and 2 tablespoons of cilantro and bring to a boil.
• Season with salt and pepper and simmer over moderate heat until reduced to 5 cups, about 20 minutes. Keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil until shimmering.
• Season the chicken with salt and pepper and sauté over moderately high heat until golden and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
• Add the chicken; season with salt and pepper.
• Spoon into bowls and garnish with coconut and cilantro.
• Serve with steamed rice and lemon wedges.

FEIJOADA (BRAZILIAN BLACK BEAN STEW)

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add 3/4 cup of chopped onion, green onions, and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 4 minutes. Pour in the soaked beans and fill with enough water to cover beans by 3 inches. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer uncovered for 2 hours, or until tender.
• While beans are cooking, place ham hocks in smaller pot with 1/4 cup of the chopped onion. Cover with water and simmer, until meat pulls off of the bone easily, about 1 hour. Drain and add to the beans.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place ham, bacon, and remaining onion in a baking dish. Bake 15 minutes or until mixture is crispy.
• Drain the bacon and ham mixture, and add to the beans. Season with bay leaves, coriander, salt and pepper. Simmer uncovered 30 minutes more. Stir in chopped cilantro and parsley just before serving.