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.

Galinha à portuguesa
Place of originPortuguese Macau
InventedBetween 16th century and 18th century
Main ingredientschicken
potato
Ingredients generally usedrice
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]

References

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  1. ^ Levitt, Alice (28 December 2016). "Our Latest Obsession: Portuguese Chicken at Wing Kee Restaurant". Houstonia. SagaCity Media. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
  2. ^ a b Hom, Ken. "Galinha à Portuguesa". BBC Food. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
  3. ^ "Preserving the food of Macau -- and family recipes -- at Fat Rice". The Splendid Table. 21 February 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2018. I think the po kok gai is one of the best examples -- that translates into 'Portuguese chicken.' Interestingly enough, you'll never find this dish in Portugal.
  4. ^ Kwan, Michael (22 March 2016). "Exploring Hong Kong-Style Cafes: Copa Cafe Richmond". Tourism Richmond. Archived from the original on 7 March 2018. Retrieved 7 March 2018. The Portuguese sauce is like a mild yellow curry and it's not meant to be spicy at all.

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