African Chicken in Spicy Red Sauce

Gluten Free
Health score
33%
African Chicken in Spicy Red Sauce

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Dive into the vibrant and tantalizing world of African cuisine with this mouth-watering recipe for African Chicken in Spicy Red Sauce. This gluten-free dish, perfect for those with dietary restrictions, promises a symphony of flavors that will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Africa. With a prep and cook time of just 90 minutes, it's a breeze to whip up and serves a generous 4 portions, making it ideal for a family dinner or a gathering of friends.

Each serving comes in at around 574 calories, offering a balanced meal that's packed with protein and spices that are not only delicious but also beneficial for your health. The star of this recipe is the chicken, which is marinated in a citrusy blend of lemon juice and seasoned with a hint of salt, ensuring it's moist and flavorful. The sauce, a rich and spicy concoction, is where the magic happens.

The sauce combines the robust flavors of dry red wine, chicken broth, and tomato paste, elevated by the aromatic spices of cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, and more. A special blend of Berbere, a traditional Ethiopian spice mix, adds an authentic African twist that's both fiery and fragrant.

To complete your dining experience, serve your African Chicken in Spicy Red Sauce with lemon wedges for a burst of citrus freshness. This recipe is not just about cooking; it's about embarking on a culinary journey that's as exotic as it is delicious. So, roll up your sleeves, and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon butter 
  • lbs chicken breast boneless
  • 14.5 ounce chicken broth canned
  • 0.5 cup wine dry red
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh
  • tablespoon garlic minced
  • tablespoon ginger minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom 
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • teaspoon ground ginger 
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • tablespoon pepper fresh black
  • tablespoons ground pepper red
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh (1 lemon)
  •  lemon wedges 
  • teaspoon olive oil 
  • 1.5 cups onion chopped (2 medium)
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt divided
  • ounce canned tomatoes canned

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot

Directions

  1. Berbere:.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Yields 1/4 cup. Serving size is 1 teaspoons.Chicken:.
  3. Place chicken in a shallow dish; drizzle with juice, and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  4. Heat a large pot over medium heat.
  5. Add olive oil.
  6. Add onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes (do not brown), stirring frequently.
  7. Add 2 tsp Berbere, remaining 1/4 tsp salt, butter, ginger, nutmeg, and cardamom, cook 1 minute.
  8. Add wine, broth, and tomato paste; stir until well blended.
  9. Add chicken mixture; bring to a boil.Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 50 minutes or until chicken is tender, turning chicken occasionally.Stir in cilantro.
  10. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Calories574kcal
Protein56.05%
Fat31.23%
Carbs12.72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
90.38
Glycemic Load
3.12
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
33.240869739781%

Flavonoids

Petunidin
1mg
Delphinidin
1.25mg
Malvidin
7.87mg
Peonidin
0.56mg
Catechin
2.31mg
Epicatechin
3.2mg
Eriodictyol
4.39mg
Hesperetin
6.65mg
Naringenin
0.25mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.37mg
Isorhamnetin
3.01mg
Kaempferol
0.4mg
Myricetin
0.23mg
Quercetin
12.74mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:574.29kcal
28.71%
Fat:18.95g
29.16%
Saturated Fat:5.78g
36.14%
Carbohydrates:17.36g
5.79%
Net Carbohydrates:13.35g
4.85%
Sugar:5.57g
6.19%
Cholesterol:204.06mg
68.02%
Sodium:1278.3mg
55.58%
Alcohol:3.15g
100%
Alcohol %:0.79%
100%
Protein:76.53g
153.06%
Vitamin B3:27.07mg
135.33%
Selenium:93.06µg
132.94%
Vitamin B6:2.15mg
107.42%
Phosphorus:684.85mg
68.48%
Manganese:0.88mg
44.15%
Potassium:1346.26mg
38.46%
Vitamin B5:3.52mg
35.19%
Vitamin C:27.73mg
33.61%
Vitamin A:1498.87IU
29.98%
Zinc:4.29mg
28.58%
Magnesium:105.59mg
26.4%
Vitamin B12:1.49µg
24.79%
Vitamin B2:0.41mg
23.83%
Iron:3.57mg
19.82%
Fiber:4.01g
16.03%
Vitamin E:2.37mg
15.78%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.4%
Copper:0.27mg
13.52%
Vitamin K:11.61µg
11.06%
Folate:35.99µg
9%
Calcium:82.63mg
8.26%
Vitamin D:0.33µg
2.2%
Source:Food.com