Boko Boko Harees

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    2 people

  • Calories

    704 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    African

Boko Boko Harees

A lightly spiced chicken dish with bulgur wheat, originally from Burundi.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups bulgur wheat fine or medium grade
  • 15 g unsalted butter
  • 1 onion
  • 250 g chicken breast
  • 2 tsp ground turmeric
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Instructions

  1. Soak the bulgur wheat with enough water to cover and set aside.
  2. Fry the butter in the pan and saute the diced onion. Set aside. Fry the chicken breast until cooked through.
  3. Return the onions to the pan along with the turmeric, salt and pepper. Cook for a few minutes.
  4. Drain and add the bulgur wheat. Pour in enough water to cover the bulgur. Bring to a boil and then turn down to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes until the bulgur is tender.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 704kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 113g (38%) Protein 45g (90%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 173mg (7%) Potassium 1169mg (33%) Fiber 27g (108%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 239IU (5%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 73mg (7%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 704 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 704kcal 35%
Carbohydrates 113g 38%
Protein 45g 90%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 173mg 7%
Potassium 1169mg 25%
Fiber 27g 108%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 239IU 5%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 73mg 7%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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