Muamba de Galinha is a traditional Angolan dish, chicken simmered in a rich sauce made from palm oil, garlic and spices. This dish is naturally gluten-free and is often served with funge, making it a hearty and complete meal. Muamba de galinha is appreciated for its deep taste, where the sweetness of palm oil meets the richness of spices and the tenderness of chicken.

Muamba de Galinha, chicken stew (Angola)

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Preparation time 10 mins Cooking time 45 mins Total time 55 mins

Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 5

Author: Gluten Escape

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 whole chicken cut into pieces (or chicken thighs)

• 4 cloves of garlic, chopped

• 1 finely chopped onion

• 200 ml palm oil (or vegetable oil if not available)

• 2 tomatoes, diced

• 2 chili peppers (optional, to taste)

• 300 g spinach ((I also added pumpkin))

• Salt and pepper

• 1 tbsp paprika

• 500 ml gluten-free chicken stock

Preparation

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the chicken pieces and brown them on all sides. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add the onion and garlic, and sauté until golden and fragrant.
4. Add the diced tomatoes, chili peppers (if using), paprika, salt and pepper. Cook for a few minutes until the tomatoes soften.

5. Return the chicken to the pan, add the chicken stock and diced pumpkin, then simmer over low heat for about 30 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is tender.

6. Add the spinach and cook for another 10 minutes.

7. Serve the muamba de galinha hot, accompanied by funge.

Keywords: Muamba de Galinha recipe, Angola recipe, African chicken recipe

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