Nova Scotia Maple Chicken |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Caution: Recipe calls for almonds; persons with nuts intolerance should exclude this ingredient entirely from the recipe. Chicken is tender; sauce can be poured over Sweet potato, rice, or orzo accompaniment. Serve with salad and/or other vegetables. Sauce is excellent over sweet potatoe or carrots; however this creates a very high sugar content; not suitable for diabetic diets. Persons with diabetes should not pour this sauce over their vegetables. Ingredients:
2 1/2 lbs chicken pieces |
1/2 cup maple syrup |
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind |
1/4 cup chopped almonds |
1 pinch pepper |
2 teaspoons lemon juice |
Directions:
1. Over 400 F (200 C). 2. Remove skin from chicken pieces, and discard skin. 3. Place chicken pieces in a shallow 9 x 13 (3 litre) pan. 4. Mix remaining ingredients and pour over chicken. 5. Bake in 400F (200C) oven, uncovered, for 50 minutes, basting occasionally. |
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