Galinha à Portuguesa

Galinha à Portuguesa is a dish consisting of chicken thighs and potatoes served in a mild curry sauce. Although its other name, Portuguese-style chicken might suggest otherwise, this succulent chicken dish was in fact invented in Macau. Since this Asian peninsula was under Portuguese governance for over five centuries, many Macanese dishes were influenced by Portuguese cuisine. Portuguese-style chicken is a true fusion dish which combines typical Mediterranean flavors with Asian ingredients such as coconut milk and turmeric. There are numerous varieties of the dish, and some of those even include chorizo sausage for the ultimate fusion experience. The dish is usually heaped over rice or served with crusty Portuguese bread.