Galinhada
Chicken and rice cooked together in one pot with turmeric, peppers and peas, a Goiás classic.
- Time50 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.81 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large lidded pan and brown the chicken for 8 minutes.
8 min - 2
Add the onion and red pepper and cook for 5 minutes, then stir in the garlic and turmeric for 1 minute.
5 min - 3
Add the rice and stir for 1 minute so every grain is coated.
- 4
Pour in the water with 1 teaspoon of salt, bring to the boil, then cover and cook on the lowest heat for 15 minutes.
15 min - 5
Stir in the peas, cover and leave off the heat for 10 minutes until the rice is fluffy and the chicken is cooked through.
10 min - 6
Fork through the spring onions and parsley and serve.
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