Spiced Orange Chicken With Lentils
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meats | New import | 4 | Servings | |
INGREDIENTS
| 3 | T | All-purpose flour |
| 1 | t | Ground coriander |
| 1 | t | Ground cumin |
| 1/2 | t | Salt |
| 1/2 | t | Dried mixed herbs, thyme |
| Marjoram and rosemary), Marjoram and rosemary | ||
| 1/2 | Teaspoon freshly ground | |
| Black pepper | ||
| 8 | Chicken drumsticks | |
| 2 | T | Olive oil, divided |
| Finely grated peel and | ||
| Juice 1 orange | ||
| 1 | Onion, finely chopped | |
| 2 | Cloves garlic, minced | |
| 2 1/2 | c | Chicken broth |
| 8 | oz | Dried lentils, about 1-1/4 |
| Cups), rinsed and drained | ||
| Additional salt and freshly | ||
| Ground black pepper | ||
| 1 | To 2 tablespoons honey | |
| Orange wedges and chopped | ||
| Fresh | ||
| Parsley, optional | ||
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INSTRUCTIONS
In small brown paper bag or plastic food storage bag, combine flour, coriander, cumin, salt, dried herbs and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; shake until well mixed. Place 1 chicken drumstick a time into flour mixture; shake well to coat evenly. In large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add drumsticks; cook 5 minutes or occasionally. Stir orange peel and juice into skillet. Cover; reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center and juices run clear. Meanwhile, in another large skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat until hot. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 5 minutes or until onion is softened. Add chicken broth and lentils; bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes or until lentils are tender and broth is absorbed. Season to taste with at Arrange lentils on serving plate; place drumsticks on top. Stir honey into chicken juices remaining in skillet. Heat through, stirring occasionally. Spoon over chicken orange wedges and parsley, if desired. Makes 4 servings. Recipe provided by Filippo Berio Olive Oil From Neighborhood Shopping BobbieB1@aol.com on Feb 3, 1997.
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 488
Calories From Fat: 171
Total Fat: 19g
Cholesterol: 132.7mg
Sodium: 946mg
Potassium: 1057.2mg
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 5.8g
Sugar: 11g
Protein: 47.6g