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Middle Eastern Chicken and Vegetables

with Parsley and Dried Plums
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Middle Eastern Chicken and Vegetables

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Health Score:
96 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
20 min.
Preparation
ready in 1 hr
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Calories:
415
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Prunes provide a pleasant sweetness, high saturation value and plenty of fibre and minerals. Zinc is particularly abundant, which strengthens the immune system, among other things. According to new studies, dried plums are also highly effective radical scavengers.

If you like it hot and especially spicy, you can add a chopped chilli pepper and season the vegetables with cumin. Delicious accompaniment to chicken filet: flat bread, rice or couscous.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie415 cal.(20 %)
Protein51 g(52 %)
Fat12 g(10 %)
Carbohydrates23 g(15 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage6 g(20 %)
Vitamin A0.3 mg(38 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E9 mg(75 %)
Vitamin B₁0.3 mg(30 %)
Vitamin B₂0.3 mg(27 %)
Niacin31.3 mg(261 %)
Vitamin B₆1.3 mg(93 %)
Folate62 μg(21 %)
Pantothenic acid2.2 mg(37 %)
Biotin9.3 μg(21 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.8 μg(27 %)
Vitamin C42 mg(44 %)
Potassium1,310 mg(33 %)
Calcium129 mg(13 %)
Magnesium95 mg(32 %)
Iron3.3 mg(22 %)
Iodine8 μg(4 %)
Zinc1.9 mg(24 %)
Saturated fatty acids1.7 g
Uric acid420 mg
Cholesterol132 mg
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Ingredients

for
2
Ingredients
2 Chicken breasts (each about 200 grams)
salt
peppers
ground paprika (sweet)
1 yellow onion (about 250 grams)
2 small Tomatoes (each about 60 grams)
½ lemon
½ bunch Chives
2 stalks thyme
1 bunch flat-leaf parsley
6 dried Plum (pitted)
2 Tbsps vegetable oil (such as sunflower oil)
150 milliliters Vegetable broth
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Cutting board, 1 Large knife, 1 Small knife, 1 Fine grater, 1 Citrus juicer, 1 Non-stick pan, 1 Slotted spatula, 1 Casserole dish, 1 Oven rack, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Measuring cups, 1 Paper towel, 1 Fork

Preparation steps

1.
Middle Eastern Chicken and Vegetables preparation step 1

Rinse chicken and pat dry. Season well with salt, pepper and paprika.

2.
Middle Eastern Chicken and Vegetables preparation step 2

Peel, halve and cut onion into slices.

3.
Middle Eastern Chicken and Vegetables preparation step 3

Rinse and dry tomatoes, cut out stems, then cut tomatoes into eighths.

4.
Middle Eastern Chicken and Vegetables preparation step 4

Rinse the lemon in hot water, wipe dry and grate the zest finely. Squeeze juice from lemon.

5.
Middle Eastern Chicken and Vegetables preparation step 5

Rinse chives, thyme and parsley and shake dry. Pluck thyme and parsley leaves and finely chop separately. Cut chives into thin rings.

6.
Middle Eastern Chicken and Vegetables preparation step 6

Cut dried plums into large pieces.

7.
Middle Eastern Chicken and Vegetables preparation step 7

Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Sear chicken on both sides.

8.
Middle Eastern Chicken and Vegetables preparation step 8

Combine tomatoes, onions, thyme, chives, half the parsley, dried plums, lemon juice and zest and vegetable broth in a baking dish. Top with seared chicken. Season well with salt, pepper and paprika.

9.
Middle Eastern Chicken and Vegetables preparation step 9

Cover the dish and bake on the middle rack of preheated oven at 180°C (fan 160°C, gas: mark 2-3) (approximately 350°F) for about 40 minutes; after 30 minutes, uncover and continue to cook. Season with more salt and pepper, sprinkle with remaining parsley and serve.