Nigella Lawson Chicken & Apricot Masala Recipe

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Nigella Lawson Chicken & Apricot Masala
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Directions:

  1. Soak apricots overnight in 2 cups cold water, or cover with 2 cups hot water and soak until swollen and softened, 2 to 3 hours.
  2. Prepare masala: In a small bowl, combine hot pepper flakes, cumin, coriander, cloves, cardamom, garlic and ginger.
  3. Add 1/4 cup water, and stir to make a paste.
  4. Set aside.
  5. In a large sauté pan over medium heat, heat cinnamon stick.
  6. Add onions and salt, and sauté until onions begin to soften, 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. Add masala, and stir.
  8. Add chicken, and stir for about 5 minutes.
  9. Add apricots and their soaking liquid, diced tomatoes and diluted tomato paste.
  10. Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes.
  11. Check cooking liquid about halfway through; if chicken is covered with liquid, remove cover for remainder of cooking.
  12. Transfer to a large bowl, sprinkle with cilantro and serve hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 326.42 Kcal (1367 kJ)
Calories from fat 64.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.13g 11%
Cholesterol 133.78mg 45%
Sodium 1132.49mg 47%
Potassium 1214.93mg 26%
Total Carbs 22.11g 7%
Sugars 16.11g 64%
Dietary Fiber 3.39g 14%
Protein 47.59g 95%
Vitamin C 16.9mg 28%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 49.1mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 82.35 Kcal (345 kJ)
Calories from fat 16.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.8g 11%
Cholesterol 33.75mg 45%
Sodium 285.69mg 47%
Potassium 306.49mg 26%
Total Carbs 5.58g 7%
Sugars 4.06g 64%
Dietary Fiber 0.85g 14%
Protein 12.01g 95%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 28%
Iron 0.3mg 6%
Calcium 12.4mg 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.4
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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