Chicken Smothered in Onions Recipe

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Chicken Smothered in Onions
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Directions:

  1. In mixing bowl, toss the chicken with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne and flour.
  2. In large heavy pot heat oil over medium high heat.
  3. When hot, but not smoking, add the chicken and brown, cooking for about 6 to 8 minutes on each side.
  4. Remove and set aside.
  5. Add the onions and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon cayenne.
  6. Stirring constantly, wilt and brown the onions, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned particles, about 10 minutes.
  7. Add the bell pepper and bay leaf.
  8. Continue stirring, again scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned particles for about 15 minutes.
  9. Add the water and the chicken, cover and reduce heat to medium.
  10. Stir occasionally and cook for about 30 minutes or until the chicken is tender.
  11. Add the corn, peas and mushrooms, cover and cook for 15 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
  12. Add the parsley.
  13. Remove the bay leaf and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 282.22 Kcal (1182 kJ)
Calories from fat 102.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.44g 18%
Cholesterol 114.63mg 38%
Sodium 857.19mg 36%
Potassium 625.26mg 13%
Total Carbs 31.42g 10%
Sugars 11.4g 46%
Dietary Fiber 6.6g 26%
Protein 12.89g 26%
Vitamin C 64.6mg 108%
Vitamin A 2.1mg 70%
Iron 16.7mg 93%
Calcium 67.4mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 74.56 Kcal (312 kJ)
Calories from fat 27.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.02g 18%
Cholesterol 30.28mg 38%
Sodium 226.46mg 36%
Potassium 165.19mg 13%
Total Carbs 8.3g 10%
Sugars 3.01g 46%
Dietary Fiber 1.74g 26%
Protein 3.4g 26%
Vitamin C 17.1mg 108%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 70%
Iron 4.4mg 93%
Calcium 17.8mg 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.8
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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