Orange Chicken Koresh Iranian Recipe

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Orange Chicken Koresh Iranian
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Directions:

  1. Heat sesame oil; saute chicken; remove chicken to a platter.
  2. Add onions to oil; add orange zest, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper; stir.
  3. Add chicken back; roll chicken around to coat in the spices.
  4. Add orange juice; bring to near boil; cook 20 minutes covered; stir occasionally so it doesn't burn.
  5. Cook on low until chicken becomes tender.
  6. Combine vinegar, lime juice, sugar, and saffron water in medium saucepan; heat for 10 minutes until hot; add orange segments; stir well.
  7. Add carrots, almonds and pistachio nuts to chicken mixture and cook for 15 minutes more.
  8. When done add lime juice mixture; stir.
  9. Garnish with herbs like cilantro.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 203.94 Kcal (854 kJ)
Calories from fat 83.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.32g 14%
Cholesterol 3.08mg 1%
Sodium 445.25mg 19%
Potassium 426.67mg 9%
Total Carbs 28.1g 9%
Sugars 18.65g 75%
Dietary Fiber 3.51g 14%
Protein 3.62g 7%
Vitamin C 75.7mg 126%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 66.4mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 90.47 Kcal (379 kJ)
Calories from fat 37.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.14g 14%
Cholesterol 1.36mg 1%
Sodium 197.52mg 19%
Potassium 189.27mg 9%
Total Carbs 12.46g 9%
Sugars 8.27g 75%
Dietary Fiber 1.56g 14%
Protein 1.61g 7%
Vitamin C 33.6mg 126%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 7%
Iron 0.2mg 2%
Calcium 29.5mg 7%

* 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

  • 4.2
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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