Ruth'S Chicken

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

Ruth's Chicken features tender chicken parts simmered in a savory tomato sauce with peppers, mushrooms, and aromatic spices, perfect for a comforting family meal.

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Ingredients

  • 6 to 8 pieces chicken parts
  • 1 large green pepper
  • 1 large red pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable flakes
  • 2 medium onions
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 16 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 4 oz. can sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup water
  • dash of cayenne red pepper or chili powder
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Clean chicken parts and remove all fat and skin.
  2. Add lemon juice to water for soaking.
  3. Pat chicken parts dry with paper towels.
  4. Season chicken with salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
  5. Saute garlic, onions, green and red peppers, and vegetable flakes in 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil until tender but not browned. Remove from skillet.
  6. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet.
  7. Add chicken parts and cook until browned on all sides.
  8. Spoon the sautéed seasonings over the chicken.
  9. Add tomato sauce, sugar, and cayenne red pepper.
  10. Pour in water and cook for 15 minutes.
  11. Turn the chicken pieces and add sliced mushrooms.
  12. Continue cooking until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  13. Remove bay leaves before serving.
  14. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

448 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 17g 34% DV
Total Fat 15.8g 20% DV
Carbs 79.2g 29% DV
Fiber 23.6g 84% DV
Sugar 8.2g 16% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 513.3mg 22% DV
Potassium 1426.5mg 30% DV
Cholesterol 12.8mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 657.3mcg 73% DV
Vitamin C 94.6mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 6.6mcg 33% DV
Calcium 390.5mg 30% DV
Iron 17mg 95% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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