Chicken With Chickpeas and Saffron Rice Recipe

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Chicken With Chickpeas and Saffron Rice
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Season chicken with salt, black pepper, italian seasoning, smoked paprika and cayenne pepper.
  3. In Dutch oven over medium-high heat, warm 1 tablespoon oil. Brown chicken for 6-8 minutes. Transfer to plate. Discard fat; wipe out pot.
  4. In the same pot over medium heat; warm 1 tablespoon oil. Cook onion, bell pepper, saffron and red pepper flakes about 10 minutes.
  5. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds. Add sherry; cook 1 minute. Add chicken, broth, tomatoes and juices. Bring to simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook 15 minutes.
  6. Add rice, chickpeas, salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high; bring to simmer.
  7. Cover; bake in oven for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  8. Let stand 10 minute before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 307.25 Kcal (1286 kJ)
Calories from fat 129.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.44g 22%
Cholesterol 51.02mg 17%
Sodium 259.83mg 11%
Potassium 263.67mg 6%
Total Carbs 28.35g 9%
Sugars 1.12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.66g 7%
Protein 13.06g 26%
Vitamin C 22mg 37%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 30.8mg 171%
Calcium 18.1mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 135.65 Kcal (568 kJ)
Calories from fat 57.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.38g 22%
Cholesterol 22.52mg 17%
Sodium 114.72mg 11%
Potassium 116.41mg 6%
Total Carbs 12.52g 9%
Sugars 0.49g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.73g 7%
Protein 5.77g 26%
Vitamin C 9.7mg 37%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 13%
Iron 13.6mg 171%
Calcium 8mg 2%

* 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

  • 7
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

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