Galinhada

Brazilian 

• 1 lb chicken
• salt & pepper
• ground cumin
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 5 saffron threads
• 1 white onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• ​1 cups rice, soaked in hot water
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbs tomato paste
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1/2 lemon
• 2 tbs green onions, chopped

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1. Rub seasoning into chicken and let rest at room temperature
   
2. Soak saffron in hot water
   
3. Brown chicken on all sides; set aside
4. Saute onions and peppers until soft
5. Cook in garlic until frgrant 
6. Saute rice for 1-2 minutes, stirring
7. Deglaze with wine and allow to evaporate
8. Stir in steeped saffron, broth, tomato, paste, and bay leaf
9. Bring to a boil, place chicken on top and let cook until rice is al dente
10. Cook in tomatoes
11. Squeeze lemon on top and add green onions before serving