Spring Chicken With Leeks and Peas Recipe

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Spring Chicken With Leeks and Peas
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Directions:

  1. Bring chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan; stir in rice, lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon olive oil; return to a boil, then decrease heat to a simmer and cover pan; cook 17-18 minutes, until tender.
  2. Heat a big nonstick skillet over med-high heat; add in 2 tablespoons olive oil and the butter.
  3. When the butter melts into the oil; add the chicken to the pan; saute until lightly golden on both sides, 4 minutes.
  4. Cut leeks in half lengthwise, then slice into 1/2-inch half-moons.
  5. Place leeks in a colander and wash under cold running water, separating the layers and releasing all the grit; drain leeks well and add them to the chicken.
  6. Cook the leeks with the chicken until they wilt down, 3 minutes or so.
  7. Add white wine to the pan and scrape up any pan drippings.
  8. Add in the peas and heat through, another minute or two; turn off the heat and season with salt and pepper.
  9. Drizzle the lemon juice over the chicken and leeks.
  10. Fluff the rice with a fork; add parsley to rice and toss to combine.
  11. Pile the chicken and leeks on dinner plates and top with a small mound of lemon rice (recommend using an ice cream scoop to serve the rice).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 892.76 Kcal (3738 kJ)
Calories from fat 416.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 46.3g 71%
Cholesterol 88.98mg 30%
Sodium 1517.25mg 63%
Potassium 712.98mg 15%
Total Carbs 79.1g 26%
Sugars 3.25g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4.64g 19%
Protein 34.8g 70%
Vitamin C 34.1mg 57%
Iron 5.4mg 30%
Calcium 91.9mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 181.76 Kcal (761 kJ)
Calories from fat 84.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.43g 71%
Cholesterol 18.12mg 30%
Sodium 308.91mg 63%
Potassium 145.16mg 15%
Total Carbs 16.1g 26%
Sugars 0.66g 13%
Dietary Fiber 0.95g 19%
Protein 7.09g 70%
Vitamin C 6.9mg 57%
Iron 1.1mg 30%
Calcium 18.7mg 9%

* 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

  • 20.9
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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