Sweet and Sour Chicken (Mario Batali) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 large roaster chicken , 4 to 4 1/2 lb
4 tbsp virgin olive oil
1 large spanish onion, chopped into 1/2 inch dice
2 ribs celery, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
2 carrots , chopped into 1/2 inch disks
6 cloves garlic, whole and unpeeled
4 tbsp sugar
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup light bodied red wine
2 tbsp capers , rinsed of salt
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Directions:

Cut up chicken into 8 pieces, rinse and pat dry.
In a 12 to 14 inch saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium high heat. Add 4 pieces of chicken and saute until golden brown on all sides, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove. Repeat with remaining 4 pieces. Remove chicken and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add onion, celery, carrots, garlic and cook until softened and lightly browned, about 7 to 9 minutes. Add sugar, vinegar, orange juice, red wine, capers and almonds. replace chicken pieces in pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, partially cover pan and cook 30 minutes or until remaining liquid just moistens chicken. Serve with couscous or a bitter green salad.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1335.64 Kcal (5592 kJ)
Calories from fat	1095.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	121.73g	187%
Cholesterol	570.21mg	190%
Sodium	595.92mg	25%
Potassium	251.05mg	5%
Total Carbs	17.57g	6%
Sugars	12.34g	49%
Dietary Fiber	2.04g	8%
Protein	116.92g	234%
Vitamin C	19.2mg	32%
Vitamin A	6.3mg	210%
Iron	6.5mg	36%
Calcium	166.6mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	207.97 Kcal (871 kJ)
Calories from fat	170.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.95g	187%
Cholesterol	88.79mg	190%
Sodium	92.79mg	25%
Potassium	39.09mg	5%
Total Carbs	2.74g	6%
Sugars	1.92g	49%
Dietary Fiber	0.32g	8%
Protein	18.2g	234%
Vitamin C	3mg	32%
Vitamin A	1mg	210%
Iron	1mg	36%
Calcium	25.9mg	17%

* 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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salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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