Muamba De Galinha (Angolan Chicken Stew) Recipe

Name: Muamba De Galinha (Angolan Chicken Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1 lemon); 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 chicken, quartered; 1/2 cup red palm oil; 3 onions, chopped; 1 chili pepper, left intact; 3 tomatoes, quartered; 1 lb butternut squash or 1 lb pumpkin, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/2 lb frozen okra, thawed

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1 lemon)
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 chicken, quartered
1/2 cup red palm oil
3 onions, chopped
1 chili pepper, left intact
3 tomatoes, quartered
1 lb butternut squash or 1 lb pumpkin, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 lb frozen okra, thawed

1
Combine lemon juice, 2 of the garlic cloves, salt, and chili powder; rub all over chicken and marinate at least 1 hour up to overnight.
2
Heat oil in a Dutch oven, over medium heat, and brown chicken on all sides, in batches, if necessary.
3
Add onion, remaining garlic, chili pepper and tomatoes; bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer until chicken is tender, about 1 hour.
4
Add squash, chicken broth, and okra; coom until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
5
Serve with boiled yuca or over rice.

1422

kcal

Calories

125

Fat

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1 lemon), 4 garlic cloves, crushed, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder, and more.

Yes, Muamba De Galinha (Angolan Chicken Stew) falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Muamba De Galinha (Angolan Chicken Stew)

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