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Chicken Loreli

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Chicken Loreli is a comforting Southern classic that blends savory poultry with the natural sweetness of yams and raisins. This one-dish meal is infused with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and thyme, creating a rich, aromatic gravy that coats every bite. The optional splash of rum adds depth, while brown sugar caramelizes slightly for a hint of sweetness. It&# 226;€™s the perfect hearty dinner for cold evenings or family gatherings, offering a nostalgic taste of home cooking. Simple to assemble yet deeply flavorful, this recipe brings together humble ingredients into a satisfying, soulful dish that everyone will love.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1
Calories: 1103.5
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
Chicken Loreli is a comforting Southern classic that blends savory poultry with the natural sweetness of yams and raisins. This one-dish meal is infused with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and thyme, creating a rich, aromatic gravy that coats every bite. The optional splash of rum adds depth, while brown sugar caramelizes slightly for a hint of sweetness. It&# 226;€™s the perfect hearty dinner for cold evenings or family gatherings, offering a nostalgic taste of home cooking. Simple to assemble yet deeply flavorful, this recipe brings together humble ingredients into a satisfying, soulful dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
  • 1 Chicken; skinned & cut up
  • 4 Yams, cut into chunks; leave
  • 1/4 cup Rum; (optional)
  • 2 Raisins
  • 1 Onion; white or yellow
  • 1/3 Brown Sugar; (to taste)
  • 2 Cinnamon
  • 3 Ground Ginger
  • 2 Thyme
  • 3 Butter Or margarine
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177°C).
  2. 2
    Place the cut-up chicken pieces into a large oven-safe casserole dish or Dutch oven.
  3. 3
    Pour the rum over the chicken and let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavor.
  4. 4
    Sprinkle the thyme evenly over the chicken.
  5. 5
    Add approximately 1/3 cup of water to the bottom of the dish.
  6. 6
    Arrange the yam chunks around the chicken pieces in the dish.
  7. 7
    Sprinkle cinnamon over both the yams and the chicken.
  8. 8
    Scatter the raisins throughout the dish, ensuring they are distributed evenly.
  9. 9
    Sprinkle the ground ginger and brown sugar over everything.
  10. 10
    Cover the dish tightly with a lid or foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  11. 11
    Remove the cover and check the liquid level; add more water if the gravy is not covering the meat.
  12. 12
    Dot the yams with pieces of butter or margarine.
  13. 13
    Re-cover the dish and continue baking for another 30 minutes, or until the yams are tender and the chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1103.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 66.3g102%
Saturated Fat 20.4g102%
Cholesterol 82.2mg28%
Sodium 869.5mg37%
Total Carbohydrate 108.5g37%
Dietary Fiber 35.5g142%
Sugars 46.3g
Protein 29.9g60%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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