Description
Brazilian Chicken Stroganoff is a creamy, savory, and slightly sweet comfort dish made with tender chicken, tomato-based cream sauce, and served with rice and crispy potato sticks.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breast: 1 ½ pounds, cut into bite-sized cubes
- Onion: 1 medium, finely chopped
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Tomato Paste: 2 tablespoons
- Ketchup: 2 tablespoons
- Heavy Cream or Creme de Leite: 1 cup
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: ½ teaspoon
- Mushrooms (optional): 1 cup, sliced
- Cooked White Rice: For serving
- Potato Sticks (Batata Palha): 1 cup
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and drizzle in the olive oil.
- Combine Ingredients: Add chopped onions and garlic to the pan. Sauté until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add chicken cubes and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 7–8 minutes.
- Assemble the Dish: Stir in tomato paste and ketchup, coating the chicken evenly. Add optional mushrooms and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- Cook to Perfection: Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream or creme de leite. Stir gently and let it simmer for 5 minutes until thick and creamy.
- Finishing Touches: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. The sauce should be velvety with a gentle tang and sweetness.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve over warm white rice with a generous handful of crispy potato sticks on top.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream to prevent curdling when added to the pan.
- Brown chicken well for added flavor.
- Add fresh parsley or lemon zest for a vibrant finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg