Instant Pot Bobo de Frango (Brazilian Chicken Stew)
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Cooking:
20 min.
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Servings per container:
6
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Ingredients for - Instant Pot Bobo de Frango (Brazilian Chicken Stew)

1. Chicken tenders - 1 pound
2. Salt to taste - 1 pound
3. Lime, juiced - 1 medium
4. Olive oil, divided - 3 tablespoons
5. Yellow onion, diced - 1 medium
6. Yellow bell pepper, diced - 1
7. Garlic, minced - 4 cloves
8. Low-sodium chicken broth - 2 cups
9. Yuca (cassava) roots, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes - 2 cups
10. Tomato, seeded and diced - 1 medium
11. Coconut milk - 1 cup
12. Table cream - ⅔ cup
13. Evaporated milk - 1 cup
14. Chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish - 2 tablespoons
15. Dende oil (palm oil) - 1 tablespoon

How to cook deliciously - Instant Pot Bobo de Frango (Brazilian Chicken Stew)

1. Stage

Season chicken with salt and lime juice, and set aside to marinate while prepping the vegetables.

2. Stage

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and saute chicken tenders until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside. Add remaining tablespoon olive oil and saute onion and bell pepper until soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Turn off Saute function.

3. Stage

Return chicken tenders to the Instant Pot®. Add chicken broth, yuca, and tomato, making sure chicken tenders are completely submerged in broth. Season lightly with salt. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 35 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

4. Stage

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

5. Stage

Remove chicken tenders, shred with 2 forks, and set aside. Turn on the Instant Pot® and select low Saute function. Using an immersion blender, blend stew in the pot. Add coconut milk and table cream while blending. Season with salt and stir in shredded chicken chopped cilantro and palm oil.

6. Stage

Serve garnished with additional cilantro.