Moroccan Chicken on Saffron Rice (Ww) Recipe

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Moroccan Chicken on Saffron Rice (Ww)
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  1. In medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil; stir in rice and saffron.
  2. Reduce heat to low; cook, covered, 20 minutes, until all water is absorbed and rice is tender.
  3. Remove from heat; keep warm.
  4. Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, heat oil; add chicken.
  5. Cook over medium-high heat, turning once, 8 minutes, until browned on all sides and juices run clear when chicken is pierced with fork.
  6. Remove chicken from skillet; set aside.
  7. In same skillet, combine leeks, apricots, cumin, cinnamon and red pepper flakes; cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes, until leeks are softened.
  8. Add tomatoes and broth; bring liquid to a boil.
  9. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, 3 minutes, until mixture is heated through.
  10. Return chicken to skillet; stir in orange sections.
  11. Cook, turning chicken occasionally, 3 minutes, until chicken is heated through.
  12. Spoon warm rice mixture onto serving platter.
  13. Top rice mixture with cooked chicken breasts; surround chicken with vegetable mixture.
  14. SERVING (1 CHICKEN BREAST, 3/4 CUP RICE, 3/4 CUP VEGETABLE MIXTURE) PROVIDES: 1/2 Fat, 1 Fruit, 2 Vegetables, 3 Proteins, 1 1/2 Breads, 5 Optional Calories.
  15. PER SERVING: 406 Calories, 5 g Total Fat, 1 g Saturated Fat, 66 mg Cholesterol, 125 mg Sodium, 58 g Total Carbohydrate, 4 g Dietary Fiber, 32 g Protein, 93 mg Calcium; 8 points.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 402.66 Kcal (1686 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.75g 12%
Cholesterol 66.91mg 22%
Sodium 403.3mg 17%
Potassium 999.08mg 21%
Total Carbs 56.71g 19%
Sugars 15.82g 63%
Dietary Fiber 5.56g 22%
Protein 30.09g 60%
Vitamin C 45mg 75%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 82.1mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 95.13 Kcal (398 kJ)
Calories from fat 16.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.83g 12%
Cholesterol 15.81mg 22%
Sodium 95.28mg 17%
Potassium 236.04mg 21%
Total Carbs 13.4g 19%
Sugars 3.74g 63%
Dietary Fiber 1.31g 22%
Protein 7.11g 60%
Vitamin C 10.6mg 75%
Iron 0.5mg 11%
Calcium 19.4mg 8%

* 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

  • 7.9
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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