Braised Chicken With Red Dates And Bacon Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 x (3-lb) chicken
- 1 x Leek stalk
- 1/2 lb Bacon
- 1 Tbsp. Soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp. Sherry
- 3/4 c. Chinese red dates
Directions
- 1. Wipe chicken with a damp cloth; and chop, bones and all, in 2-inch sections. Cut leek in 1/2-inch sections.
- 2. Slice bacon thick; then cut in 1-inch strips. Place in a cool pan and brown lightly over medium heat. Drain on paper toweling.
- 3. Reheat bacon fat. Add in leek; stir-fry a few times. Add in chicken and brown quickly.
- 4. Return bacon. Add in soy sauce, sherry and red dates. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally till tender (about 30 min).
- VARIATION: Disjoint chicken, instead of chopping it in sections. Simmer about45 min in step 4.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 56g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 198 | |
| Calories from Fat 115 | 58% |
| Total Fat 12.8g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 4.25g | 17% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium 350mg | 15% |
| Potassium 222mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 17.52g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.5g | 5% |
| Sugars 15.08g | 10% |
| Protein 3.83g | 6% |
