African Chicken In Spicy Red Sauce Recipe

Name: African Chicken In Spicy Red Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chicken:; 2 chicken breast halves, skinned (about 1/2 pound); 2 chicken drumsticks, skinned (about 1/2 pound); 2 chicken thighs, skinned (about 3/4 pound); 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1 lemon); 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; Cooking spray; 1 1/2 cups chopped onion (2 medium); 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1 (6-ounce) can no-salt-added tomato paste; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 4 lemon wedges

Servings: persons

Chicken:
2 chicken breast halves, skinned (about 1/2 pound)
2 chicken drumsticks, skinned (about 1/2 pound)
2 chicken thighs, skinned (about 3/4 pound)
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1 lemon)
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
Cooking spray
1 1/2 cups chopped onion (2 medium)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 (6-ounce) can no-salt-added tomato paste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
4 lemon wedges

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. Add onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes (do not brown), stirring frequently. Add 2 teaspoons Berbere, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, butter, ginger, nutmeg, and cardamom; cook 1 minute. Add wine, broth, and tomato paste; stir until well blended. 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. Serve with lemon wedges.
3
Note: Nutritional analysis includes 1 teaspoon Berbere per serving.

403

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chicken:, 2 chicken breast halves, skinned (about 1/2 pound), 2 chicken drumsticks, skinned (about 1/2 pound), 2 chicken thighs, skinned (about 3/4 pound), and more.

Yes, African Chicken In Spicy Red Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

African Chicken In Spicy Red Sauce

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions