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Nutritional Values

🔥550kcal
💪35gProtein
🌾16gCarbs
🥑40gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Chicken and Okra Stew

How to order / say it
Say it Frango com Quiabo — [FRAN-go koh kee-AH-boh]
Order I'd like the frango com quiabo, please.
Locally Quero o frango com quiabo, por favor.
Say locally

A traditional stew made with chicken, okra, and a rich tomato sauce.

Why try it?

Frango com Quiabo is a beloved regional dish that showcases the use of okra, reflecting the diverse planting crops in Brazil. It's a representative of beloved comfort food in Rio.

How it tastes

This stew presents a hearty and savory profile, with tender chicken pieces and the slightly viscous texture of okra, with notes of garlic and tomato.

Origin & History — first documented: 1750

Emerging in the mid-18th century, Frango com Quiabo became popular among Brazilian farmers who valued the easy cultivation of okra. Over the years, it became a staple in Rio.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 400 g chicken thighs
  • 🥕 200 g okra
  • 🥕 3 pieces tomatoes
  • 🧄 1 piece onion
  • 🧄 2 cloves garlic
  • 🫒 2 tbsp olive oil

Method

  1. 1 Season chicken with salt and garlic, and brown in olive oil.
  2. 2 Add chopped onions and tomatoes, simmer until softened.
  3. 3 Mix in okra, cover, and cook until chicken is tender.
  4. 4 Adjust seasoning and serve hot.

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