[CH] Bake Off winner
Judy Howle (howle@ebicom.net)
Thu, 26 Feb 1998 14:36:58 -0600
This is the winning recipe from the Pilsbury Bake-Off:
SALSA COUSCOUS CHICKEN
Grand prize
3 cups hot cooked couscous or rice, cooked as directed on package
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1/4 cup coarsely chopped almonds
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 chicken thighs, skinned
1 cup garden pepper or thick and chunky bottled salsa
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons dried currants
1 tablespoon honey
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
While couscous is cooking, heat oil in large skillet over medium-high
heat until hot. Add almonds; cook 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Remove
almonds from skillet with slotted spoon; set aside.
Add garlic to skillet; cook and stir 30 seconds. Add chicken; cook 4-5
minutes or until browned, turning once.
In medium bowl, combine salsa and all remaining ingredients; mix well.
Add to chicken; mix well.
Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 20 minutes or until chicken is
fork-tender and juices run clear, stirring occasionally. Stir in almonds.
Serve chicken mixture with couscous. Makes 4 servings.
Per serving: 490 calories, 19 gm. fat, 100 mg. cholesterol, 34 gm.
protein, 45 gm. carbohydrates, 540 mg. sodium.
Judy Howle
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