Moorish Chicken or Galinha Mourisca

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 863.9
  • Total Fat: 59.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 411.4 mg
  • Sodium: 971.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 26.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
  • Protein: 53.7 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Moorish Chicken or Galinha Mourisca calories by ingredient


Introduction

Chicken dish brought into Portugal by the Moors back into the 16th century; from Cuisine of Portuguese Encounters Chicken dish brought into Portugal by the Moors back into the 16th century; from Cuisine of Portuguese Encounters
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    1 whole chicken - 3 to 4 lbs OR 2lbs boneless chicken breasts
    4 oz salt pork or bacon
    2 Tbs butter
    2 med onions, sliced
    1 Tbs parsley, minced
    1 Tbs cilantro, minced
    1 Tbs mint, minced
    Juice of 1 lemon, 3 Tbs
    1tsp kosher salt
    1/4 tsp black pepper
    6 slices country bread
    6 poached eggs
    1 Tbs cinnamon

Tips

This recipe dates all the way back to the 16th century where people needed high caloric energy so feel free to lighten it up if you like, omit the bread and eggs and/or substituting healthier ingredients. I'm just trying to discover my Portuguese heritage through food and creating a place to store them all.


Directions

Cut the chicken into 8 pieces (you could get already cut up chicken or have your butcher do this for you) and place in a large deep skillet.
Add salt pork, butter, onions, and herbs, and brown chicken parts on all sides over medium heat.
Add 2 cups water and lemon juice and cook until the chicken is done. Season with salt and pepper.
Arrange the bread in a deep platter and place the chicken pieces on top of the bread. Top with the poached eggs and the sauce from the pan. Sprinkle cinnamon all over and serve.

Serving Size: Makes 4-6 servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LIVINGDEAD_GIRL.