Golden Chicken Meal Prep with Beans and Farofa
A truly honest Brazilian meal prep: golden chicken, fluffy rice, seasoned beans, and pan-fried farofa to save lunch without drama.
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cozinha_joao
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Instructions
Season the chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, half of the garlic, and a drizzle of oil. Mix and let it marinate while you prepare the rest.
💡 Tip: If you can season it 15 minutes in advance, great; if not, life goes on.
About 5 min
Heat a wide pan, add the remaining oil, and brown the chicken over medium-high heat, without stirring constantly. Remove to a plate when it gains color.
💡 Tip: A full pan cooks instead of browning; do it in two batches if needed.
About 10 min
In the same pan, sauté half of the onion with the remaining garlic. Add the rice, stir for 1 minute, return the chicken, and cover with hot water.
💡 Tip: Scrape the bottom of the pan: that’s where the flavor is and it also saves on dishwashing.
About 5 min
Cook covered on low heat for 15 to 18 minutes, until the rice is tender. Turn off the heat and let it rest covered for 5 minutes.
💡 Tip: This resting period makes the rice fluffier for meal prep.
About 20 min
Meanwhile, heat the beans with some of the broth and adjust the salt. In a skillet, melt the butter, brown the remaining onion, and toast the flour until fragrant.
💡 Tip: Good farofa is moist, not dry dust: if it gets too dry, drizzle a spoonful of the bean broth.
About 8 min
Fluff the rice with a fork, finish with green herbs, and plate with chicken rice, beans, and farofa on top or on the side.
💡 Tip: For meal prep, keep the farofa separate until it's time to eat to maintain its crunch.
About 2 min
