Chicken in Silky Almond Sauce Recipe

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Chicken in Silky Almond Sauce
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Ingredients
15
Count
Nutrition
859
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Pat chicken dry.
  2. Heat smaller amount of oil in heavy large skillet or Dutch oven over medium high heat.
  3. Add chicken in batches and cook on all sides just until no longer pink (do not brown).
  4. Remove using slotted spoon and set aside.
  5. Heat remaining oil in skillet.
  6. Add sliced onion and fry until wilted and pale brown, stirring constantly to color evenly, about 12 minutes.
  7. Stir in almonds, coriander, ginger, cardamom, ground red pepper, cumin and fennel and cook 3 to 5 more minutes.
  8. Remove mixture from heat.
  9. Transfer half of mixture to processor or blender.
  10. Puree with 1/2 of the yogurt and 1/2 of the water.
  11. Repeat with the rest of the mixture, yogurt and water.
  12. Pour sauce back into skillet.
  13. Add chicken to skillet.
  14. Place over medium high head and bring to a boil.
  15. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until chicken is tender and sauce is thickened, about 45 minutes.
  16. Remove from head.
  17. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes (dish is best refrigerated and reheated).
  18. Rewarm over low heat.
  19. Transfer to serving dish, garnish and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 859.14 Kcal (3597 kJ)
Calories from fat 689.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 76.64g 118%
Cholesterol 7.96mg 3%
Sodium 54.42mg 2%
Potassium 960.74mg 20%
Total Carbs 31.04g 10%
Sugars 11.36g 45%
Dietary Fiber 12.54g 50%
Protein 25.65g 51%
Vitamin C 10.5mg 17%
Iron 3.8mg 21%
Calcium 362.7mg 36%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 297.05 Kcal (1244 kJ)
Calories from fat 238.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.5g 118%
Cholesterol 2.75mg 3%
Sodium 18.82mg 2%
Potassium 332.18mg 20%
Total Carbs 10.73g 10%
Sugars 3.93g 45%
Dietary Fiber 4.33g 50%
Protein 8.87g 51%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 17%
Iron 1.3mg 21%
Calcium 125.4mg 36%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 22.8
    Points
  • 24
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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