Arroz De Braga (Portuguese Rice) Recipe

Name: Arroz De Braga (Portuguese Rice)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1/2 pound chicken thighs, cut into pieces; 1/2 pound chicken drumsticks, boned and cut into pieces; 7 ounces cubed cooked ham; 2 smoked pork sausages, sliced; 2 links pork sausage, casings removed and sliced; 3 cups rice, rinsed and drained; 4 tomatoes, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 2 spring onions, chopped; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley; 6 cups water; 2 cubes chicken bouillon; 3 leaves cabbage, sliced; 1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons oil
1 onion, chopped
1/2 pound chicken thighs, cut into pieces
1/2 pound chicken drumsticks, boned and cut into pieces
7 ounces cubed cooked ham
2 smoked pork sausages, sliced
2 links pork sausage, casings removed and sliced
3 cups rice, rinsed and drained
4 tomatoes, chopped
1 red bell pepper, sliced
2 spring onions, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
6 cups water
2 cubes chicken bouillon
3 leaves cabbage, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste

1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, chicken thighs, and drumsticks; cook and stir until starting to brown, about 10 minutes. Add ham, smoked sausages, and fresh sausages. Cook and stir until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
2
Stir rice, tomatoes, red bell pepper, spring onions, salt, and parsley into the saucepan. Pour in water and add chicken bouillon cubes. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until flavors are combined, about 15 minutes. Stir in sliced cabbage. Continue to cook until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes more.
3
Drizzle olive oil over rice before serving.

1254

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons oil, 1 onion, chopped, 1/2 pound chicken thighs, cut into pieces, 1/2 pound chicken drumsticks, boned and cut into pieces, and more.

Yes, Arroz De Braga (Portuguese Rice) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Arroz De Braga (Portuguese Rice)

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