PORTUGUESE BLACK BEAN CHICKEN STEW

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Make and share this Portuguese Black Bean Chicken Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Steve_G

Categories     Stew

Time 2h15m

Yield 1 batch, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups dried black beans
1 1/4 gallons water
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced
2 medium red peppers, diced
1 medium red onion, diced
2 cups cleaned okra (fresh or frozen)
1 head garlic, diced
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 bunch chopped scallion
1/2 bunch chopped basil
1/2 bunch chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon ground cumin
fresh cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Soak beans overnight in water.
  • The beans will double in volume.
  • Discard water and fill with new water to same level.
  • Add onion, garlic and cumin, simmer beans for one hour or until liquid is mostly absorbed and beans are semi soft.
  • If all liquid evaporates before beans are cooked add water (at least 1/2 inch above beans).
  • Add red pepper, okra and tomatoes and continue to simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Finally; add sliced chicken, scallions, basil and cilantro.
  • Pull off heat and let chicken braise in the stew without any heat for approximately 10 minutes.
  • Serve when chicken is cooked and tender.

Ariyan Sohan
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party, and everyone loved it. The stew was very flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


School Teacher
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I've made this stew several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and the leftovers are even better the next day. I highly recommend it!


RAMONXX X
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This stew was amazing! The flavors were so rich and complex. I especially loved the smoky flavor from the paprika. I served it over rice, and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Hamdi Bajmaku
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I made this stew last night, and it was delicious! I love the combination of black beans, chicken, and spices. It was also very easy to make, which is a bonus. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Zx Cv
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This Portuguese black bean chicken stew was a hit with my family! The flavors were incredible, and the chicken was so tender. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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