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Andalusian Chicken With Green Olives and Bitter Oranges Recipe

Andalusian Chicken With Green Olives and Bitter Oranges Recipe

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Andalusian Chicken With Green Olives and Bitter Oranges

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Ingredients:

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4 chicken legs , separated into drumsticks and thighs, rinsed, patted try , and trimmed of excess fat (about 2 1/2 lb total)
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 large white onion, quartered and thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 cup dry sherry
1/2 cup strained fresh bitter orange juice (see note)
1/4 cup strained fresh regular orange juice
1 tbsp orange zest
2 ripe plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
3/4 cup pitted green olives (such as picholine or nafplion)
3 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced
2 tart oranges
2 tbsp fresh mint , slivered

Directions:

Rub chicken with salt & pepper and let stand for 10 minutes.
Place 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a heavy shallow flameproof casserole or saute pan than can hold the chicken in a single layer and heat over medium-high heat. Working in two batches, brown the chicken all over, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer the browned chicken to a bowl.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to the pan and reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is limp but not browned, 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cumin and stir for 30 seconds. Add the sherry, increase the heat to high, and cook until the sherry is slightly reduced, about 1 minute. Add the bitter and regular orange juices and bring to a simmer. Return the chicken to the pan, cover it, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add the orange zest, tomatoes, olives, and parsley. Continue to cook the chicken over low heat, covered, turning it once or twice, until very tender, about 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, peel the oranges with a small sharp knife, removing all the white pith. Working over a sieve set over a bowl, cut in between the membranes to release the orange sections. Carefully stir the orange sections into the stew and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Transfer the chicken to a serving bowl, spoon the pan juices and olives over it, sprinkle the mint on top and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	577.13 Kcal (2416 kJ)
Calories from fat	233.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.96g	40%
Cholesterol	257.93mg	86%
Sodium	1044.57mg	44%
Potassium	922.02mg	20%
Total Carbs	18.78g	6%
Sugars	4.16g	17%
Dietary Fiber	3.93g	16%
Protein	56.37g	113%
Vitamin C	23.2mg	39%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	47.5mg	264%
Calcium	89.9mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	101.72 Kcal (426 kJ)
Calories from fat	41.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.58g	40%
Cholesterol	45.46mg	86%
Sodium	184.11mg	44%
Potassium	162.51mg	20%
Total Carbs	3.31g	6%
Sugars	0.73g	17%
Dietary Fiber	0.69g	16%
Protein	9.93g	113%
Vitamin C	4.1mg	39%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	12%
Iron	8.4mg	264%
Calcium	15.8mg	9%

* 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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