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Gold Coin Chicken

National Chicken Council
Betty Noel, Spokane, WA

Ingredients: 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 tablespoon freshly grated gingerroot 2 tablespoons butter 2 cups carrots, peeled and cut in 1/4 inch rounds 1 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup golden molasses 1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed 2 tablespoons finely minced onion 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Directions: In large frypan, place butter and melt over medium heat. Add chicken, sprinkle with salt, garlic powder and pepper and cook about 8 minutes or until chicken is brown on all sides. Remove chicken to 7 x 10 baking pan in single layer. To frypan, add molasses, orange juice, onion and gingerroot. Stir until heated through and well blended. Brush mixture generously over chicken, cover and bake in 375°F. oven 30 minutes. In medium saucepan, place a small amount of water and carrots. Cover and steam about 5 minutes or until crispy tender. Drain. Baste chicken again with molasses-orange glaze, return to oven uncovered and bake about 10 minutes more or until fork can be inserted in chicken with ease. Add drained carrots to frypan and stir gently until carrots are well coated with glaze. To serve, arrange chicken on serving platter and place carrot "coins" as a border around chicken. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and garnish with parsley sprigs. Makes 4 servings.

Serves: 4 Serving Size: Calories per Serving: 391 % Daily Value*       Total Fat 14.0 g 22%         Saturated Fat 5.7 g 29%       Cholesterol 185 mg 62%       Sodium 1,176 mg 49%       Potassium 657 g      Calcium 75 g      Total Carbs 30 g 10%         Dietary Fiber 2 g 8%         Sugars 22 g      Protein 41 g      Sugar Alcohols 0 g   * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.  Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.   Calories: 2,000 2,500 Total Fat Less than 65g 80g   Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g   Dietary Fiber   25g 30g Nutritional Information From CalorieKing.com