Senegalese Lemon Chicken

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
31%
Senegalese Lemon Chicken
45 min.
8
566kcal

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Experience the vibrant flavors of Senegal with this delightful Senegalese Lemon Chicken recipe! Perfectly suited for those who seek gluten-free and dairy-free meals, this dish is a deliciously satisfying option for lunch or dinner. Picture tender chicken marinated in a zesty blend of lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and spices, delivering a tantalizing balance of heat and tang that will make your taste buds dance.

As the chicken simmers alongside perfectly sautéed onions, carrots, and olives, the aroma that fills your kitchen will have everyone eager to gather around the table. With the added kick from jalapeño and a Scotch bonnet pepper, this dish offers an authentic taste of West African cuisine that is both unique and comforting.

Serving this delectable chicken over fluffy long-grain rice ensures soaking up all the wonderful flavors, providing a satisfying and wholesome meal for eight servings. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or enjoying a family meal, Senegalese Lemon Chicken is sure to impress with its rich taste and heartwarming presentation. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that brings the essence of Senegal right to your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • cups carrots thinly sliced
  • pounds chicken breast halves 
  • pounds chicken thighs 
  • cups rice long-grain hot cooked
  • tablespoon dijon mustard 
  •  jalapeno minced seeded
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon fresh
  • 1.5 cups fat-skimmed beef broth fat-free
  • pounds onion sliced
  • 1.5 tablespoons vegetable oil; peanut oil preferred 
  • 0.5 cup pimiento stuffed olives 
  • teaspoon salt 
  •  scotch bonnet peppers with a fork
  • 0.5 cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • broiler
  • ziploc bags
  • dutch oven
  • colander

Directions

  1. Combine first 5 ingredients; divide evenly between 2 (1-gallon) heavy-duty zip-top plastic bags. Divide chicken evenly between bags; seal bags. Toss each bag well to coat. Refrigerate 3 hours, turning bags occasionally.
  2. Preheat broiler.
  3. Remove chicken from bags, reserving marinade.
  4. Place chicken on broiler rack coated with cooking spray; broil 6 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
  5. Strain marinade through a colander over a bowl, reserving marinade and onion.
  6. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  7. Add onion to pan; saut 5 minutes.
  8. Add reserved marinade; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute; add chicken, carrot, broth, olives, water, mustard, and Scotch bonnet pepper. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour or until chicken is done. Discard Scotch bonnet.
  9. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories566kcal
Protein31.71%
Fat37.69%
Carbs30.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
40.48
Glycemic Load
28.52
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
30.493043521176%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.5mg
Hesperetin
1.47mg
Naringenin
0.14mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.14mg
Isorhamnetin
8.52mg
Kaempferol
1.18mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
34.72mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:566.07kcal
28.3%
Fat:23.51g
36.17%
Saturated Fat:5.73g
35.81%
Carbohydrates:42.94g
14.31%
Net Carbohydrates:38.34g
13.94%
Sugar:9.3g
10.33%
Cholesterol:167.04mg
55.68%
Sodium:853.48mg
37.11%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:44.51g
89.01%
Vitamin A:5525.07IU
110.5%
Selenium:62.8µg
89.71%
Vitamin B3:17.45mg
87.24%
Vitamin B6:1.53mg
76.51%
Phosphorus:493.98mg
49.4%
Manganese:0.7mg
35.25%
Vitamin B5:3.28mg
32.82%
Potassium:1035.24mg
29.58%
Vitamin C:23.65mg
28.67%
Magnesium:81.91mg
20.48%
Vitamin B2:0.33mg
19.42%
Fiber:4.59g
18.37%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
18.1%
Zinc:2.65mg
17.7%
Vitamin B12:0.93µg
15.48%
Folate:51.82µg
12.96%
Copper:0.24mg
12.15%
Iron:1.85mg
10.27%
Vitamin E:1.52mg
10.15%
Calcium:80.41mg
8.04%
Vitamin K:8.02µg
7.64%
Vitamin D:0.21µg
1.4%
Source:My Recipes