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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1.5-2kg chicken pieces (I used drumsticks and thighs)
- 3 tsp cayenne pepper
- 6 tsp ground black pepper
- 4.5 Tbsp paprika
- 4.5 Tbsp ground ginger
- 3 Tbsp turmeric
- 6 Tbsp ground cinnamon
- 6 Tbsp olive oil
- 6 Tbsp argan oil (I used sunflower)
- 6 large onions, finely diced
- 9 cloves garlic, minced
- 4x400g tinned chopped tomatoes
- 300g dried apricots, halved
- 150g raisins or sultanas
- 2 preserved lemons, chopped
- 200 g blanched flaked almonds
- 2 tsp strands saffron, soaked in cold water
- 1.5 litre chicken stock
- 3 Tbsp clear honey
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 249g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 500 | |
| Calories from Fat 274 | 55% |
| Total Fat 31.15g | 39% |
| Saturated Fat 6.09g | 24% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium 82mg | 3% |
| Potassium 742mg | 21% |
| Total Carbs 35.62g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.1g | 27% |
| Sugars 18.22g | 12% |
| Protein 24.77g | 40% |
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