Peruvian Spicy Chicken Recipe

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Peruvian Spicy Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Place chicken in a shallow dish and season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a food processor, process chilies, garlic, oregano or marjoram, bay, lime zest and juice, paprika and about 1/4 cup olive oil into a paste. Slather all over the chicken pieces, coating them evenly. Chill several hours or overnight.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add cumin seeds and swirl a few seconds to toast then add chicken pieces and lightly brown, 10 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle sugar over the chicken and add stock. Partially cover and cook 10 minutes more.
  6. Toss with mint and cilantro, and serve with mashed blue potatoes alongside.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 148.27 Kcal (621 kJ)
Calories from fat 111.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.42g 19%
Cholesterol 1.2mg 0%
Sodium 63.71mg 3%
Potassium 125.13mg 3%
Total Carbs 8.79g 3%
Sugars 3.44g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.49g 6%
Protein 2.29g 5%
Vitamin C 50.7mg 84%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 12%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 32.1mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 153.21 Kcal (641 kJ)
Calories from fat 115.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.83g 19%
Cholesterol 1.24mg 0%
Sodium 65.84mg 3%
Potassium 129.3mg 3%
Total Carbs 9.08g 3%
Sugars 3.55g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.53g 6%
Protein 2.37g 5%
Vitamin C 52.3mg 84%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 12%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 33.1mg 3%

* 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

  • 3.7
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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