Frango com Quiabo (Chicken with Okra)

Name: Frango com Quiabo (Chicken with Okra)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 8 pieces bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks; 1.5 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 4 ripe tomatoes, diced; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock; 12 oz fresh okra, cut into 1-in rounds; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

A beloved Minas Gerais classic of chicken pieces slowly braised with fresh okra, garlic, and tomatoes in a savory golden sauce until tender and silky.

65 minMediumServes 4410 cal/serving

BrazilianDinnerStovetopStandardHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten-FreeDairy-FreeLow-SodiumAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

8 pieces bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks
1.5 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 yellow onion, diced
6 garlic cloves, minced
4 ripe tomatoes, diced
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
12 oz fresh okra, cut into 1-in rounds
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Pat 8 pieces bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks dry and season all over with 1.5 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
2

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks in batches, skin-side down, until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
3

Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 diced yellow onion to the pot and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until softened, about 4 minutes.
4

Add 6 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp ground turmeric, cook 1 minute until fragrant.
5

Add 4 diced ripe tomatoes and cook, stirring, until they collapse into a sauce, about 3 minutes.
6

Return the seared bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks to the pot. Pour in 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes.
7

Stir in 12 oz cut into 1-in rounds fresh okra. Cover and cook an additional 10-12 minutes until the okra is tender and the chicken registers an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
8

Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve topped with 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley alongside white rice and farofa.

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Questions

What is Frango com Quiabo (Chicken with Okra)?

A beloved Minas Gerais classic of chicken pieces slowly braised with fresh okra, garlic, and tomatoes in a savory golden sauce until tender and silky. This reference files it under Brazilian dinner: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 65 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Frango com Quiabo (Chicken with Okra) reach?

For Frango com Quiabo (Chicken with Okra), the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 7. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I skip the searing in Frango com Quiabo (Chicken with Okra)?

Step 2 reads: "Sear the bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks in batches, skin-side down, until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side." You can, but you give up flavor. The browning in step 2 builds the savory base the rest of the dish is seasoned against. Give the pieces room so the pan stays hot.

Can I use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs in Frango com Quiabo (Chicken with Okra)?

Yes, with care. Breasts dry out sooner: pull them at 165 F, which usually means a few minutes less than the thighs would take. As written, the entry for Frango com Quiabo (Chicken with Okra) uses 8 pieces bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks.

How much protein is in Frango com Quiabo (Chicken with Okra)?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 32 g of protein in about 410 calories, alongside 16 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 380 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

Serve it with

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