Muamba de galinha recipe

A flavorful chicken stew from São Tomé and Príncipe.

90 minmedium10 ingredients

Ingredients

• 800 g chicken
• 1 onion
• 4 garlic
• 2 tomatoes
• 100 ml palm oil
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 500 ml water

How to make Muamba de galinha

1. Cut 1 kg of chicken into pieces and season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Set aside to marinate.
2. Chop 1 onion, mince 3 garlic cloves, and cut 2 tomatoes and 1 green bell pepper into pieces. Prepare any additional seasoning desired.
3. In a pot over medium heat, pour in 3 tablespoons of palm oil and let it warm up.
4. Add the chopped onion to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
5. Stir in the minced garlic and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
6. Add the seasoned chicken pieces to the pot. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on all sides.
7. Mix in the chopped tomatoes and green bell pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until softened and well combined.
8. Pour in 1 liter of water and add 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
9. Let the chicken stew simmer for 40 minutes, checking occasionally and stirring to prevent sticking.
10. Once done, serve the chicken stew hot with rice or plantains for a complete meal.

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