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Raciónes: 6
Ingredientes
- 6-8 chicken joints (I prefer legs and thighs)
- 150g pancetta or unsmoked bacon, chopped
- 30g butter
- 2 medium onions
- a large carrot
- 2 sticks of celery
- 2 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp flour
- 2 Tbsp cognac or brandy
- a bottle of red wine
- 500-750 ml good chicken stock
- 4 or 5 small sprigs of thyme
- 3 bay leaves
- 40g butter
- 12 small onions, peeled
- 200g button or closed cup mushrooms
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 406g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 290 | |
| Calories from Fat 103 | 36% |
| Total Fat 11.69g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 6.71g | 27% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium 612mg | 26% |
| Potassium 585mg | 17% |
| Total Carbs 22.56g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.4g | 15% |
| Sugars 7.98g | 5% |
| Protein 8.79g | 14% |
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