African Chicken in Spicy Red Sauce

Gluten Free
Health score
15%
African Chicken in Spicy Red Sauce
45 min.
4
442kcal

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If you're looking to transport your taste buds to the rich and vibrant landscapes of Africa, look no further than this delightful African Chicken in Spicy Red Sauce. This dish is not only gluten-free but also packs an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your palate and leave you wanting more. Bursting with the warm spices of Berbere, this recipe combines the aromatic brilliance of ginger, garlic, and cardamom to create a deep, satisfying sauce that envelops succulent cuts of chicken.

The dish is simple yet elegant, making it perfect for both family meals and entertaining guests. With a cooking time of just 45 minutes, you can have a wholesome meal on the table in no time. This vibrant chicken stew, complemented by fresh lemon juice and cilantro, evokes the essence of comfort food while contributing a healthy balance of nutrients.

Each bite delivers a perfect marriage of spices and tender chicken, simmered to perfection and ready to be enjoyed with a side of your choice. Whether served over a bed of rice, alongside vegetables, or simply on its own, the African Chicken in Spicy Red Sauce is sure to impress and satisfy. So grab your apron and let the culinary adventure begin—your taste buds are in for a treat!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons berbere 
  • tablespoon butter 
  • 0.5 pound chicken breast halves 
  • 0.5 pound skin-on chicken drumsticks 
  • 0.8 pound chicken thighs 
  • 0.5 cup cooking wine dry red
  • 14 ounce less-sodium chicken broth fat-free canned
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • tablespoon ginger fresh minced peeled
  • tablespoon garlic minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh (1 lemon)
  •  lemon wedges 
  • 1.5 cups onion chopped (2 medium)
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt divided
  • ounce no-salt-added tomato paste canned

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Place chicken in a shallow dish; drizzle with juice, and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes.
  2. Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
  3. Add onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes (do not brown), stirring frequently.
  4. Add 2 teaspoons Berbere, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, butter, ginger, nutmeg, and cardamom; cook 1 minute.
  5. Add wine, broth, and tomato paste; stir until well blended.
  6. 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.
  7. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Calories442kcal
Protein34.08%
Fat48.07%
Carbs17.85%

Properties

Glycemic Index
74.88
Glycemic Load
4.65
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
22.938695586246%

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:441.67kcal
22.08%
Fat:22.6g
34.78%
Saturated Fat:7.01g
43.82%
Carbohydrates:18.88g
6.29%
Net Carbohydrates:15.04g
5.47%
Sugar:8.73g
9.7%
Cholesterol:162.11mg
54.04%
Sodium:1451.35mg
63.1%
Alcohol:3.15g
100%
Alcohol %:0.89%
100%
Protein:36.06g
72.11%
Vitamin B3:13.7mg
68.49%
Selenium:46.58µg
66.54%
Vitamin B6:1.07mg
53.44%
Phosphorus:389.46mg
38.95%
Vitamin C:29.82mg
36.15%
Potassium:1074.77mg
30.71%
Vitamin B5:2.39mg
23.88%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
20.28%
Iron:3.43mg
19.07%
Manganese:0.37mg
18.44%
Vitamin B12:1.07µg
17.85%
Vitamin A:863.22IU
17.26%
Zinc:2.59mg
17.24%
Magnesium:67.88mg
16.97%
Vitamin E:2.34mg
15.57%
Fiber:3.84g
15.36%
Copper:0.3mg
15.1%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.74%
Vitamin K:8.84µg
8.42%
Folate:28.36µg
7.09%
Calcium:58.43mg
5.84%
Vitamin D:0.18µg
1.2%
Source:My Recipes