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Chicken and Leeks Braised in Wine Recipe

Chicken and Leeks Braised in Wine Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

cooking spray
8 chicken thighs, skinned (about 2 lb)
3/4 tsp salt, divided
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided
4 leeks, cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces (about 2 1/4 lb)
1 tsp ground coriander
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
2 cups riesling or other slightly sweet white wine
1 tsp sugar
2 bay leaves
2 fresh oregano sprigs
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 (1 x 5-inch) orange rind strip
3 cups diced seeded peeled tomato
1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add the chicken to pan; sauté 4 minutes on each side. Remove from pan. Add leeks to pan; sauté 4 minutes or until browned, turning once. Remove from pan.
Add coriander and cinnamon; cook 30 seconds. Add wine and next 5 ingredients (wine through rind), and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes. Add leeks. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Add chicken. Cover and cook 8 minutes.
Add tomato; bring to a boil. Uncover and cook 10 minutes, stirring often. Remove cinnamon, bay leaves, and rind.
Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and chopped oregano. Sprinkle each serving with parsley.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1121.05 Kcal (4694 kJ)
Calories from fat	897.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	99.76g	153%
Cholesterol	237.83mg	79%
Sodium	558.63mg	23%
Potassium	572.44mg	12%
Total Carbs	13.83g	5%
Sugars	4.05g	16%
Dietary Fiber	1.82g	7%
Protein	24.07g	48%
Vitamin C	18.3mg	30%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	52.8mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	242.38 Kcal (1015 kJ)
Calories from fat	194.12 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.57g	153%
Cholesterol	51.42mg	79%
Sodium	120.78mg	23%
Potassium	123.77mg	12%
Total Carbs	2.99g	5%
Sugars	0.88g	16%
Dietary Fiber	0.39g	7%
Protein	5.2g	48%
Vitamin C	4mg	30%
Iron	0.1mg	4%
Calcium	11.4mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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