Orange and Green-Olive Braised Chicken Recipe

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Orange and Green-Olive Braised Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour, salt and pepper in a food storage bag. Add chicken thighs, seal bag; toss to coat chicken.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from bag, shaking off excess flour; place in skillet, skin side down. Cook chicken until golden brown, turning once, about 5 minutes per side.
  3. Meanwhile, peel long strips of zest from the orange with vegetable peeler; set aside. When chicken has browned, place the garlic cloves around the chicken in the skillet. Reduce heat to medium; cook 1 minute. Add orange juice; heat to a boil. Cook 3 minutes. Add chicken stock; heat to a boil. Cook 3 minutes. Add bay leaves, olives, saffron and orange zest. Cover; place skillet in oven.
  4. Cook chicken until fork can be easily inserted, about 50 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet; place on serving platter. Return skillet to stove top. Heat liquid to a boil; boil 5 minutes. Remove bay leaves and garlic; spoon sauce over chicken, top with parsley.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 380.89 Kcal (1595 kJ)
Calories from fat 197.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.96g 34%
Cholesterol 5.4mg 2%
Sodium 1489.57mg 62%
Potassium 460.03mg 10%
Total Carbs 38.59g 13%
Sugars 11.74g 47%
Dietary Fiber 3.48g 14%
Protein 9.29g 19%
Vitamin C 54.9mg 91%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 104.3mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 110.94 Kcal (464 kJ)
Calories from fat 57.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.39g 34%
Cholesterol 1.57mg 2%
Sodium 433.85mg 62%
Potassium 133.99mg 10%
Total Carbs 11.24g 13%
Sugars 3.42g 47%
Dietary Fiber 1.01g 14%
Protein 2.71g 19%
Vitamin C 16mg 91%
Iron 0.5mg 9%
Calcium 30.4mg 10%

* 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

  • 8.8
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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