Muamba de Galinha is a traditional Angolan dish: chicken simmered in a rich sauce made with palm oil, garlic, and spices. Naturally gluten-free, it is often served with mushrooms, making it a hearty and complete meal. Muamba de Galinha is prized for its deep flavor, where the sweetness of the palm oil meets the richness of the spices and the tenderness of the chicken.

Muamba de Galinha, chicken stew (Angola)

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Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time 45 minutes Total time 55 minutes

Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 5 Special regime:

Suitable for gluten-free use

Ingredients

Portions

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

• 4 cloves of garlic, chopped

• 1 finely chopped onion

• 200 ml of palm oil (or vegetable oil if unavailable)

• 2 diced tomatoes

• 2 chili peppers (optional, according to taste)

• 300g spinach ((I also added butternut squash) )

• Salt and pepper

• 1 tbsp paprika

• 500 ml of 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, chilies (if using), paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for a few minutes until the tomatoes soften.

5. Return the chicken to the pot, add the chicken stock and the 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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