Galinha a Portuguesa
Recipe Date:
April 24, 2020
Cook Time:
00:00:00
Difficulty:
Easy
Measurements:
Imperial (US)
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 lbs chicken, cut into 10 pieces
- salt
- pepper
- 2 tbsps cornstarch
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 medium yellow onion, peeled & chopped
- 1 inch ginger, peeled & sliced
- 2 tsps ground turmeric
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
Directions
- Generously season chicken with salt and pepper, then lightly coat with cornstarch. Set aside for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saute pan or wak over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer potatoes to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium, add onions and ginger to same pan, and cook until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add turmeric, cook for 30 seconds, then add coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
- Add chicken and potatoes and season to taste with salt and pepper. Arrange lemon slices over chicken is tender and cooked through, about 40 minutes.