A lively chicken recipe that has Middle Eastern flavors and spices.
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Cook Time35 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr5 minutesmins
Course: grain free, low carb, paleo, primal
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Servings: 8
Calories:
Author: Stacey
Ingredients
Middle Eastern Chicken:
2lbschicken thighsskinned.
2cupschicken broth .home-made or organic GF
2tablespooncoconut oil.
1small onionchopped.
5clovesgarlicminced.
2tablespoonfresh lime juice.
2carrotssliced.
2ribs celerysliced.
1ouncecan artichoke heartsdrained., 14
¼cupraisinsgolden are best * optional, omit for low carb.
Cinnamon Lime Sauce:
2tablespoonfresh lime juice.
1teaspooncoriander.
1teaspoonsea salt
½teaspoonground cinnamon.
½teaspoonginger.
½teaspoonturmeric
½teaspoonpepper.
¼teaspoonnutmeg.
Instructions
In medium bowl, mix all cinnamon lime sauce ingredients together.
Place chicken in a large baking dish and spread sauce over chicken.
Cover dish and refrigerate for at least 25 minutes or more.
In a large stock pot, add coconut oil and heat on medium high. Add chicken and cook for 5 minutes. Turn chicken and Add onions and garlic. Stir as chicken browns for another 5 minutes.
Pour chicken broth and lime juice over chicken and stir to loosen pan drippings.
Add carrots and celery to pot and bring to a boil. Cover pot and lower heat to simmer for 20 minutes.
Add artichokes and optional raisins and stir. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes more.
Remove chicken and veggies with slotted spoon. Then spoon sauce in pot over the top of chicken and veggies.
Serve and enjoy.
Notes
NUTRITIONAL DATA FOR RECIPE WITH RAISINS: Cal: 162.1, Fat: 6.5 g, Carbs: 11.3 g / Net Carbs: 8.7 g, Fiber: 2.6 g, Protein: 15.3 g, Sugars: 4.8 gNUTRITIONAL DATA FOR RECIPE WITHOUT RAISINS (lower carb): Cal: 145.8, Fat: 6.5 g, Carbs: 7.4 g / Net Carb: 5.1 g, Fiber: 2.3 g, Protein: 15.2 g, Sugars:1.2 g