Brazilian-Style Chicken with Okra
A hearty and flavourful dish straight from Brazilian home cooking, combining golden pan-seared chicken with tender okra and fresh tomatoes. Quick to prepare and deeply satisfying, it pairs perfectly with white rice.
🛒 Ingredients
5 servings
- 500 g chicken breast, seasoned and cut into 2 cm cubes
- 300 g okra, sliced into 2 cm rounds
- 2 small tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- A drizzle of sunflower oil
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Directions
- 1
Heat a skillet over high heat with a drizzle of oil. Add the chicken cubes without stirring and let them sear undisturbed until one side is deeply golden and forms a crust.
- 2
Add the diced tomatoes and chopped onion. Flip the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden on all sides.
- 3
Add the okra slices, stir gently, and cook over medium heat until the pan juices reduce slightly and the okra is tender.
- 4
Adjust seasoning, remove from heat, and serve immediately with white rice or your favourite side.
💡 Chef's Tip
Resist moving the chicken too soon — letting it sit builds a rich golden crust that locks in flavour. Adding okra at the end keeps it tender without turning too slimy.
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