It is called spiritual chicken and is a recipe that promises to rival the classic spiritual cod. It is very easy to do and will certainly win fans in the whole family. It is a dish that allows to make several doses.
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08/09/2026
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Ois it spiritual cod? Look, there's a version of this classic dish you might as well like. Instead the fish is made with chicken. Then it gathers almost all the other ingredients.
The recipe is from the Archive of the Best Recipes of Portugal page. You do it in the oven and it's ready in less than anything. See if you have everything you need at home.
Spiritual Chicken
Ingredients:
400 g of red potato, peeled and cut into cubes
200 g carrots, peeled and cut into pieces
About 300 ml of milk
Salt and black pepper ground in time q.b.
Nutmeg q.b.
1 onion
2 garlic teeth
25 ml olive oil
400 g of shredded roast chicken
100 g of fresh mushrooms, cut into bedrooms
120 g of bread, preferably the day before
Mayonnaise q.b.
Grated cheese q.b.
Method of preparation:
1- Put the potatoes and carrots in a pot. Add about 200 ml of milk and cook in mild heat for approximately 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until they are very soft. If necessary, add some more milk during cooking.
2- Season with salt, black pepper and nutmeg. Reduce everything to puree with a magic wand or a potato crusher. Reserve.
Preheat the oven at 180°C.
3- Finely pinch the onion and garlic teeth. Place them in a frying pan or in a large pan, add the olive oil and let it saute in medium heat until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
4- Add the mushrooms and skip for about 5 minutes until they lose part of the water. Add the shredded chicken, wrap and let cook another 3 to 4 minutes.
5- Cut the bread into small pieces and let it soften in a little warm milk. Drain slightly, add to the chicken preparation and wrap well for about 2 minutes.
6- Add the chicken preparation to the mashed potatoes and carrots. Mix carefully and correct the seasonings.
7- Transfer everything to a baking machine, smooth the surface and cover with a thin layer of mayonnaise. Sprinkle generously with grated cheese.
7- Bring it to the oven for about 25 to 30 minutes until it is very hot and with a golden crust. If necessary, turn on the grill in the last few minutes. Serve immediately.
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And a recipe for light spiritual cod
This is a suggestion from nutritionist Cátia Carvalho Silva.
Ingredients:
1 pack of shredded cod
1/2 onions
1 courgette
2 carrots
1/2 pack of soy cream
Olive oil q.b.
Sal q.b.
Pepper q.b.
Grated ‘light’ mozzarella cheese q.b.
Method of preparation:
1- Preheat the oven at 200oC.
2- Wash carrots and curgette thoroughly. Then grate the vegetables and book.
3- In a frying pan, add the olive oil, onion and shredded cod. Then let it cook.
4- Add the grated vegetables and correct the seasonings.
5- Let cook for a few minutes and add the soy cream.
6- Involve well and place on a separate tray to go to the oven.
7- Put the cheese in the oven for 20 minutes at 200oC to gratin.

