Chicken With Lentils (Kuka) Recipe

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Chicken With Lentils (Kuka)
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Directions:

  1. Season chicken pieces with ginger and salt and pepper and set aside to marinate. Meanwhile boil the mung beans in plenty of water for 35 minutes until soft, then mash well.
  2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a moderate heat and fry the chicken pieces in batches if necessary until evenly browned. Transfer to a plat and set aside, reserving the oil and chicken juices in pan.
  3. In same pan, fry the onions and garlic for 5 minutes, then add the tomatoes and chili and cook for 1-2 minutes more, stirring well.
  4. Add the mashed lentils, lemon juice and coconut milk to the pan. Simmer for 5 minutes then add the chicken pieces and a little water if the sauce is too thick. Stir in the coriander and simmer for about 35 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Serve with rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 260.91 Kcal (1092 kJ)
Calories from fat 193.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.46g 33%
Sodium 15.37mg 1%
Potassium 474.41mg 10%
Total Carbs 15.88g 5%
Sugars 5.74g 23%
Dietary Fiber 3.97g 16%
Protein 4.43g 9%
Vitamin C 34mg 57%
Iron 1.9mg 10%
Calcium 46.3mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 118.26 Kcal (495 kJ)
Calories from fat 87.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.72g 33%
Sodium 6.96mg 1%
Potassium 215.03mg 10%
Total Carbs 7.2g 5%
Sugars 2.6g 23%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g 16%
Protein 2.01g 9%
Vitamin C 15.4mg 57%
Iron 0.9mg 10%
Calcium 21mg 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.2
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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