Chicken with okra

How about trying a delicious chicken variation? This recipe is very famous in Minas Gerais cuisine and is easy to prepare, as well as incredibly flavorful! In case you're not a fan of the "slime" of okra, I'll share a simple trick: just boil the okra with water and vinegar. I'm sure you'll love the result! Serve with rice and a varied salad for a complete and flavorful meal.

Are you excited to give it a try? Let's get started!

Ingredients

• 500g chopped okra
• 1kg chopped chicken breast
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic
• minced
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• ½ cup tomato sauce Juice of
• 2 lemons To taste: paprika To taste
• black pepper To taste
• salt To taste
• parsley

Instructions

Marinate the chicken in a mixture of lemon juice, black pepper, paprika, and salt for 1 hour. In a pot, place the okra and cover with water. Add vinegar and bring to a boil until the slime is removed. Drain the water and set the okra aside. In another pot, heat the olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until golden. Add the bell pepper and the marinated chicken, and sauté until the chicken is golden on all sides. Add the tomato sauce and the okra to the sautéed mixture. Adjust the seasonings according to your personal taste and add water if necessary. Cook over low heat for a few minutes until the chicken is well cooked and the flavors are incorporated. Serve immediately, accompanied by rice and a varied salad for a complete and delicious meal.

Enjoy this recipe full of flavors and textures! Bon appétit!

Tips

It's important to remember that any ingredient substitutions may alter the original recipe, as well as the caloric value of the preparation. Therefore, it is recommended to test and adapt the quantities as needed.

Each ingredient has unique characteristics that contribute to the flavor and texture of the recipe. When making substitutions, consider these characteristics and choose substitutes that can replicate the desired effects.

Furthermore, it's essential to be aware of the nutritional implications of substitutions. If you're concerned about the caloric value of the recipe, you can opt for low-calorie substitutes or healthier ingredients, such as using olive oil instead of butter.