Yellow Chicken and Rice Recipe

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Yellow Chicken and Rice
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Directions:

  1. Place medium-size pot over medium heat with the saffron and chicken stock. Bring to a simmer and keep warm.
  2. Place a large, high-sided skillet over medium-high heat with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter.
  3. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, and cook in the pan unitl golden brown, about 4 to 5 mins per side. Remove the chicken to a plate and reserve, covered with foil.
  4. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the pan. Add the broken pasta to the pan and cook until toasted and golden brown, 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add the rice to the pan, tossing to coat in the butter, along with onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, unitl onions are tender, about 5 minutes.
  6. Add the bay leaf, cinnamon, tumeric, saffron-infused stock and reserved chicken to the pan. Bring the liquid up to a bubble, cover the pan, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until chicken is cooked throughand the rice is tender, 15 to 18 minutes.
  7. Stir in peas and parsley, remove and discard bay leaf and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 328.78 Kcal (1377 kJ)
Calories from fat 137.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.29g 24%
Cholesterol 30.1mg 10%
Sodium 385.74mg 16%
Potassium 431.74mg 9%
Total Carbs 36.29g 12%
Sugars 8.38g 34%
Dietary Fiber 3.17g 13%
Protein 12.71g 25%
Vitamin C 13.5mg 23%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 1.7mg 10%
Calcium 37.7mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 95.11 Kcal (398 kJ)
Calories from fat 39.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.42g 24%
Cholesterol 8.71mg 10%
Sodium 111.58mg 16%
Potassium 124.89mg 9%
Total Carbs 10.5g 12%
Sugars 2.42g 34%
Dietary Fiber 0.92g 13%
Protein 3.68g 25%
Vitamin C 3.9mg 23%
Iron 0.5mg 10%
Calcium 10.9mg 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.2
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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