Place of origin | Portuguese Macau |
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Invented | Between 16th century and 18th century |
Main ingredients |
chicken potato |
Ingredients generally used |
rice Portuguese sauce |
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.
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]
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.
The Portuguese sauce is like a mild yellow curry and it's not meant to be spicy at all.