Epicurious Chicken With Figs In Ras-el-hanout And Couscous Recipe

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Net Carbs are 3% of calories per serving, at 28g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Epicurious Chicken With Figs In Ras-el-hanout And Couscous Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 3% of calories per serving, at 28g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal's calories per serving is around 40% of a standard 2,000 calorie diet and probably higher if your calorie limit is lower than 2,000. If you plan to eat more meals later in the day, you should reconsider this item. If the portion size of this meal is large and satiates your appetite, and keeps you full until much later in the day, then you shouldn't have any worries. The problem is if you eat a lot of calories later, which puts you at risk for overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Epicurious Chicken With Figs In Ras-el-hanout And Couscous Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings   ( 676 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 986
Total Fat: 65g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g
Monounsaturated Fat: 30g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 320mg
Sodium: 348mg
Total Carbohydrates: 34g
Dietary Fiber: 6g
Sugar: 23g
Protein: 61g
Calcium: 119mg Iron: 4mg
Potassium: 1275mg Vitamin A: 244mcg
Vitamin C: 7mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 6 whole chicken leg-thigh pieces (about 4 1/2 pounds total)
  • 1 tablespoon salt plus additional for seasoning
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 12 baby carrots, peeled
  • 1 cup shallots, peeled, halved (about 4 large)
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme plus additional for garnish
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
  • 2 tablespoons ras-el-hanout
  • 3 cups low-salt chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup dry white wine
  • 14 Brown Turkey figs, halved
  • 2 teaspoons Sherry wine vinegar
  • Couscous (prepared according to package directions)

Instructions

Visit Epicurious's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)