Brazilian Stew Chicken Recipe

This Brazilian Stew Chicken recipe is super simple and comforting. Known as ensopado de frango in Portuguese, this one pot chicken stew is a super basic recipe with no frills or fancy ingredients. It’s wonderful for a midweek dinner, and the leftovers are utterly magical.

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It’s all kinds of comforting! And most people might be surprised to know that, while Brazil is a tropical country, we love us some stew all year long! So yeah, beans, and all the things stewy and saucy no matter how hot it might be outside.

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1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, and set aside for about 10 minutes

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2. In a 5.5 quart Dutch oven, or heavy bottom pan, heat the olive oil on medium to high heat.

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3. Add half of the chicken legs to brown on both sides, when they're light golden brown, remove them from the pan, and set aside on a plate. Repeat this process with the other half of the chicken legs.

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How to Make Brazilian Stew Chicken Recipe

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HOW TO PAN SEAR CHICKEN BREASTS

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Brazilian Stew Chicken Recipe

Brazilian Kitchen Abroad

This Brazilian Stew Chicken recipe is super simple and comforting. Known as ensopado de frango in Portuguese, this one pot chicken stew is a super basic recipe with no frills or fancy ingredients. It’s wonderful for a midweek dinner, and the leftovers are utterly magical.

~ Brazilian Kitchen Abroad

It’s all kinds of comforting! And most people might be surprised to know that, while Brazil is a tropical country, we love us some stew all year long! So yeah, beans, and all the things stewy and saucy no matter how hot it might be outside.

1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, and set aside for about 10 minutes

SEASON

2. In a 5.5 quart Dutch oven, or heavy bottom pan, heat the olive oil on medium to high heat.

HEAT THE OIL

3. Add half of the chicken legs to brown on both sides, when they're light golden brown, remove them from the pan, and set aside on a plate. Repeat this process with the other half of the chicken legs.

BROWN

How to Make Brazilian Stew Chicken Recipe

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