Frango com Ora-Pro-Nobis

"Frango com Ora-Pro-Nobis" is a traditional Brazilian dish, particularly esteemed in the state of Minas Gerais. Known for its rich flavors and comforting texture, this chicken stew is combined with the nutritious and slightly crunchy Ora-Pro-Nobis leaves. The dish pairs wonderfully with a side of creamy polenta, making it a hearty yet refined meal.

Ingredients

🐔 1.5 kg of chicken, cut into pieces including wings, drumsticks, thighs, and back
🍃 200-300g Ora-Pro-Nobis leaves, fresh and washed
🧅 1 medium onion, diced
🧄🥄 Generous spoonful of homemade seasoning paste made from garlic, salt, chives, parsley, onion, and coriander stalks
🫒 3 tablespoons olive oil
💧 Water enough to create a broth
🌿 Freshly chopped parsley/chives, cheiro verde for garnish

Instructions

1- Prepare Chicken:

• Rinse and cut the chicken into desired pieces. Place them in a large metal mixing bowl.

2- Season Chicken:

• Add a generous spoonful of your homemade seasoning paste to the chicken in the bowl. Mix thoroughly to coat every piece. Allow it to rest for about 15-30 minutes for the flavors to infuse.

3- Sauté Onion:

• Heat olive oil in a Santana cast iron pot over medium-high heat. Add half of the diced onion and sauté until deeply browned and caramelized, enhancing flavor depth.

4- Brown Chicken:

• Incorporate the seasoned chicken into the pot with the browned onion. Sauté the pieces, turning occasionally, until lightly browned and starting to release their juices.

5- Simmer Chicken:

• Add enough water to just partially cover the chicken, creating a broth. Cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to let it simmer until the chicken is tender and the sauce thickens.

6- Prepare Polenta:

• While the chicken is simmering, prepare a soft polenta following your preferred recipe for a creamy accompaniment.

7- Add Ora-Pro-Nobis:

• Once the chicken is cooked through, add the Ora-Pro-Nobis leaves on top of the chicken, ensuring they are spread evenly.

8- Wilt Ora-Pro-Nobis:

• Cover the pot again, turn off the heat, and let the dish rest for about 5 minutes. The residual heat will gently wilt the Ora-Pro-Nobis leaves.

9- Garnish and Serve:

• Uncover the pot and garnish the stew with freshly chopped parsley/chives. Serve with the prepared polenta, placing chicken and wilted leaves over the polenta and drizzling with sauce.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Calories: Approximately 450 per serving
Proteins: 35g
Fats: 25g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Equipment: Santana Cast Iron Pot, Large metal mixing bowl, Silicone spatula with a wooden handle, Knife, Cutting board, Serving bowls and dishes

Cooking Tips

• Seasoning Paste: Customize your seasoning paste to your taste preferences with your favorite herbs and aromatics.
• Onion Caramelization: Ensure onions are well browned to impart a deeper color and rich flavor to the base of the stew.
• Ora-Pro-Nobis Wilt: Adding the leaves at the end preserves their texture and nutrients, avoiding overly soggy results.

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Frango com Ora-Pro-Nobis