African Chicken in Spicy Red Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 chicken breast halves, skinned (about 1/2 lb)
2 chicken drumsticks, skinned (about 1/2 lb)
2 chicken thighs, skinned (about 3/4 lb)
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (1 lemon)
3/4 tsp salt, divided
1 1/2 cups chopped onions (2 medium)
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 tsp berbere
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp minced peeled fresh ginger
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 (14 oz) can reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 (6 oz) can no-added-salt tomato paste
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
4 lemon wedges
2 tbsp ground red pepper
1 tbsp fresh ground black pepper
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves

Directions:

For Chicken:.
Place chicken in a shallow dish; drizzle with juice, and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes.
Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes (do not brown), stirring frequently. Add 2 teaspoons Berbere, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, butter, ginger, nutmeg, and cardamom; cook 1 minute. Add wine, broth, and tomato paste; stir until well blended. Add chicken mixture; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 50 minutes or until chicken is tender, turning chicken occasionally. Stir in cilantro. Serve with lemon wedges.
For Berbere:.
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	871.28 Kcal (3648 kJ)
Calories from fat	665.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	73.95g	114%
Cholesterol	206.16mg	69%
Sodium	1005.29mg	42%
Potassium	599.05mg	13%
Total Carbs	18.92g	6%
Sugars	4.45g	18%
Dietary Fiber	3.84g	15%
Protein	28.14g	56%
Vitamin C	21.8mg	36%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	67.7mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	257.63 Kcal (1079 kJ)
Calories from fat	196.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.87g	114%
Cholesterol	60.96mg	69%
Sodium	297.26mg	42%
Potassium	177.14mg	13%
Total Carbs	5.6g	6%
Sugars	1.32g	18%
Dietary Fiber	1.14g	15%
Protein	8.32g	56%
Vitamin C	6.4mg	36%
Iron	0.3mg	7%
Calcium	20mg	7%

* 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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savory
bitter
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