Portuguese Black Bean Chicken Stew Recipe

Name: Portuguese Black Bean Chicken Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups dried black beans; 1 1/4 gallons water; 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced; 2 medium red peppers, diced; 1 medium red onion, diced; 2 cups cleaned okra (fresh or frozen); 1 head garlic, diced; 2 medium tomatoes, diced; 1 bunch chopped scallion; 1/2 bunch chopped basil; 1/2 bunch chopped cilantro; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; fresh cracked black pepper

Servings: persons

4 cups dried black beans
1 1/4 gallons water
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced
2 medium red peppers, diced
1 medium red onion, diced
2 cups cleaned okra (fresh or frozen)
1 head garlic, diced
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 bunch chopped scallion
1/2 bunch chopped basil
1/2 bunch chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon ground cumin
fresh cracked black pepper

1
Soak beans overnight in water.
2
The beans will double in volume.
3
Discard water and fill with new water to same level.
4
Add onion, garlic and cumin, simmer beans for one hour or until liquid is mostly absorbed and beans are semi soft.
5
If all liquid evaporates before beans are cooked add water (at least 1/2 inch above beans).
6
Add red pepper, okra and tomatoes and continue to simmer for 15 minutes.
7
Finally; add sliced chicken, scallions, basil and cilantro.
8
Pull off heat and let chicken braise in the stew without any heat for approximately 10 minutes.
9
Serve when chicken is cooked and tender.

947

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

100

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups dried black beans, 1 1/4 gallons water, 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced, 2 medium red peppers, diced, and more.

Yes, Portuguese Black Bean 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Portuguese Black Bean Chicken Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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