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Galinhada — traditional dish from Brasilia, Brazil
Main course Meat

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥580kcal
💪38gProtein
🌾42gCarbs
🥑22gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Galinhada

How to order / say it
Say it Galinhada — [gah-leen-yah-dah]
Order I'd like to try the galinhada, please.
Locally Gostaria de experimentar a galinhada, por favor.
Say locally

A savory dish of chicken cooked with rice and saffron.

Why try it?

Galinhada is a beloved comfort food in Brasilia, offering a taste of local tradition and hospitality. It embodies the warmth and heartiness that characterize the region's culinary style.

How it tastes

Rich and aromatic, this dish combines the tender flavors of braised chicken with the earthiness of saffron-infused rice, enhanced by regional spices.

Origin & History — first documented: 1950

Originating in the mid-20th century, galinhada became a staple at local gatherings in Brasilia. Its simple yet flavorful profile has made it a favorite across generations.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 500 g chicken
  • 🌾 300 g rice
  • 🧄 1 large onion
  • 🧂 0.5 g saffron
  • 🥣 500 ml chicken broth
  • 🫒 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 🧄 3 cloves garlic
  • 🌿 2 tbsp parsley

Method

  1. 1 Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then brown them in olive oil.
  2. 2 Remove chicken and sauté onion and garlic until soft.
  3. 3 Add rice and saffron, stirring to coat, then return chicken to the pot.
  4. 4 Add chicken broth, bring to a boil, then simmer until rice absorbs the liquid.
  5. 5 Garnish with parsley before serving.
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