Achiote Chicken with Tangerine Sauce Recipe

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Achiote Chicken with Tangerine Sauce
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Directions:

  1. Blend first 7 ingredients in processor to form paste. Place chicken in 8-inch square baking dish. Spread marinade over, turning to coat. Cover; refrigerate 2 to 4 hours.
  2. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt. Add chicken to skillet; cook until brown, about 2 minutes per side. Add 1/2 cup tangerine juice to skillet. Cover; reduce heat to medium and simmer until chicken is cooked through, turning once, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to plates. Add remaining 1/2 cup juice to skillet; boil until thickened, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over chicken. Sprinkle with cilantro.
  3. *Achiote paste is available at Latin markets.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 388.43 Kcal (1626 kJ)
Calories from fat 149.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.63g 26%
Cholesterol 139.24mg 46%
Sodium 897.81mg 37%
Potassium 803.3mg 17%
Total Carbs 11.86g 4%
Sugars 10.9g 44%
Dietary Fiber 0.26g 1%
Protein 49.53g 99%
Vitamin C 20.9mg 35%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 47.4mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 119.95 Kcal (502 kJ)
Calories from fat 46.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.14g 26%
Cholesterol 43mg 46%
Sodium 277.24mg 37%
Potassium 248.06mg 17%
Total Carbs 3.66g 4%
Sugars 3.37g 44%
Dietary Fiber 0.08g 1%
Protein 15.3g 99%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 35%
Iron 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 14.7mg 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.1
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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