Galinha à portuguesa
Chicken dish from Macau
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Portuguese chicken[1] (traditional Chinese: 葡國雞; simplified Chinese: 葡国鸡), also known as Portuguese-style chicken or galinha à portuguesa[2] (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɡɐˈlĩɲaapuɾtuˈɣezɐ]) is a dish found in Macanese cuisine.
Place of originPortuguese Macau
InventedBetween 16th century and 18th century
Ingredients generallyusedrice
Portuguese sauce
Portuguese sauce
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| Place of origin | Portuguese Macau |
|---|---|
| Invented | Between 16th century and 18th century |
| Main ingredients | chicken potato |
| Ingredients generally used | rice Portuguese sauce |
Despite its name, Portuguese chicken did not originate from Portugal, but from its former colony Macau.[2] The dish is not found in Portuguese cuisine.[3]
The dish consists of chicken pieces served with Portuguese sauce, which is likened to a mild yellow curry thickened with coconut milk.[4]
