Moroccan Braised Chicken Recipe

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Moroccan Braised Chicken
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Directions:

  1. In a 5 qt pot, heat 2 tbs oil over med-high heat.
  2. Season chicken on all sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Place 3 chicken legs in pot and cook, turning once, until browned; about 10 minutes total.
  4. Transfer to plate and repeat with remaining chicken and oil. Set chicken aside.
  5. Add onion and 1/4 cup water to pot and cook, stirring to loosen browned bits on bottom.
  6. Add turmeric, ginger and cinnamon and cook, stirring occasionally until onion has softened, about 5 minutes.
  7. Return chicken to pot. Add 2 cups water and half the prunes and bring to a boil.
  8. Reduce heat, partially cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through and very tender, about 45 minutes.
  9. Tranfer chicken to platter and cover tightly with foil to keep warm.
  10. Add remaining prunes to pot and raise heat to high.
  11. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes more.
  12. Top chicken with sauce to serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 412.61 Kcal (1728 kJ)
Calories from fat 179.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.98g 31%
Cholesterol 241.15mg 80%
Sodium 257.38mg 11%
Potassium 678.78mg 14%
Total Carbs 2.72g 1%
Sugars 1.02g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3%
Protein 50.64g 101%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 3%
Iron 2.8mg 16%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 106.03 Kcal (444 kJ)
Calories from fat 46.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.13g 31%
Cholesterol 61.97mg 80%
Sodium 66.14mg 11%
Potassium 174.44mg 14%
Total Carbs 0.7g 1%
Sugars 0.26g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.18g 3%
Protein 13.02g 101%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 3%
Iron 0.7mg 16%
Calcium 11.3mg 4%

* 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

  • 9.8
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

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