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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups chopped yellow onions
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/3 cup bourbon
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark miso
- 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded, thinly sliced
- Cooked rice for serving
- Pineapple-Pickled Jicama (recipe follows)
- 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 cloves
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 390g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 286 | |
| Calories from Fat 69 | 24% |
| Total Fat 7.83g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 0.71g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0.18g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3133mg | 131% |
| Potassium 521mg | 15% |
| Total Carbs 34.84g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.9g | 16% |
| Sugars 11.27g | 8% |
| Protein 7.08g | 11% |
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