Braised Chicken with Golden Fried Okra
A comforting one-pot dish where juicy braised chicken meets crispy golden okra for an irresistible combination. Flavored with garlic, onion, and fresh parsley, this hearty meal comes together in under an hour.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 600 g boneless chicken breasts
- 500 g fresh okra
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
- 100 ml chicken broth
- Sunflower oil for frying
- Salt and black pepper to taste
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Directions
- 1
Heat a drizzle of oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic until golden, then add the chopped onion and red pepper flakes. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 2
Add the chicken breasts cut into large pieces, smoked paprika, salt, and half the parsley. Brown on all sides, then pour in the chicken broth. Cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
- 3
Slice the okra into rounds about 1 cm thick. Heat a generous amount of oil in a skillet over high heat. Fry the okra in small batches until golden and slightly crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- 4
Stir the fried okra into the chicken pot along with the remaining parsley. Gently mix and cook on very low heat for another 5 minutes. Serve immediately with white rice.
💡 Chef's Tip
To keep okra from becoming slimy, fry it in very hot oil in small batches. Pat the okra dry before frying to prevent oil splatter.
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