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Louisiana Style Stewed Chicken and Rice

Diet - Dialysis, Diabetes

Recipe submitted by DaVita renal dietitian Merlene from Michigan.

Portions: 6

Serving size: 1 drumstick, 1 wing plus 1/2 cup rice and 2 tablespoons gravy

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked white rice
  • chicken (6 chicken wings and 6 drumsticks)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup onion, sliced
  • 3/4 cup green bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose white flour
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • black pepper, to taste
  • dash of red pepper, if desired
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth or chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup water

Preparation

  1. Prepare rice according to package directions omitting salt.
  2. Rinse chicken parts in cold water. Pat dry with paper towels.
  3. Heat oil in skillet or pot; add chicken parts browning chicken on all sides.
  4. Add onion and green pepper.
  5. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and chicken parts, stirring to coat all pieces.
  6. Allow chicken and flour to brown for approximately 5 minutes.
  7. Add garlic, black pepper and red pepper.
  8. Stir in broth and water.
  9. Cover pot and allow to simmer for approximately 30 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked. (Gravy will thicken as it simmers).
  10. Serve over white rice. 

Nutrients per serving

  • Calories: 383
  • Protein: 26 g
  • Carbohydrates: 27 g
  • Fat: 19 g
  • Cholesterol: 128 mg
  • Sodium: 139 mg
  • Potassium: 320 mg
  • Phosphorus: 227 mg
  • Calcium: 31 mg
  • Fiber: 0.8 g

Renal and Renal Diabetic Food Choices

  • 3 meat
  • 2 starch
  • 1/2 vegetable, low potassium

Carbohydrate Choices

  • 2

Helpful Hints

  • May substitute other chicken parts or turkey necks for the meat.
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Page last updated on: September 22, 2009
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  Vicky B. says:

Both my husband and I thought this was really good and so easy to make.

Reviewed: Jun. 25, 2009, 7:56 PM  -  Inappropriate review?   
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  Sharion P. says:

My husband and I cooked this recipe and it was delicious . I would rate it a 5 star recipe.

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  Patrick R. says:

This recipe was a bit bland. I had to add hot sauce to it.

Reviewed: Feb. 13, 2009, 2:26 PM  -  Inappropriate review?   
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