Djej Bil Besla (Algerian Chicken With Onions) Recipe

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Djej Bil Besla (Algerian Chicken With Onions)
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Directions:

  1. Using the flat side of your knife, chop and mash salt and garlic together on a cutting board into a smooth paste. Transfer paste to a large bowl and stir in cumin, paprika, and turmeric.
  2. Stir in 3 tbsp oil and then add chicken thighs and drumsticks. Toss until evenly coated. Cover bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
  3. Heat remaining oil in an 8 qt Dutch oven or large tagine over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add chicken pieces and cook, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  4. Add saffron and onions to pot. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft (about 15 minutes).
  5. Return chicken to pot along with lemon slices and 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, covered, until chicken is cooked through (about 40 minutes).
  6. Remove from heat and scatter olives and cilantro over chicken. Serve over rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 285.33 Kcal (1195 kJ)
Calories from fat 247.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.46g 42%
Sodium 1044.07mg 44%
Potassium 189.46mg 4%
Total Carbs 10.77g 4%
Sugars 0.92g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3.75g 15%
Protein 1.8g 4%
Vitamin C 8mg 13%
Iron 1mg 5%
Calcium 57.9mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 189.71 Kcal (794 kJ)
Calories from fat 164.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.26g 42%
Sodium 694.18mg 44%
Potassium 125.97mg 4%
Total Carbs 7.16g 4%
Sugars 0.61g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2.49g 15%
Protein 1.19g 4%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 13%
Iron 0.6mg 5%
Calcium 38.5mg 6%

* 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

  • 7.2
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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