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The Recipe Instructions |
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Ingredients
4 slice bacon, cut crosswise
into thin strips
8 chicken thighs - (abt 2 1/2 lbs tot
3/4 tsp salt, divided
1/4 tsp freshly-ground black pepper
1 small onion, chopped
1 1/2 lb sauerkraut - (3 cups drained), rinsed
1 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp Dijon mustard
10 juniper berries, lightly crushed
1 bay leaf
1/2 packet Splenda
= (or other sugar substitute)
Directions
In a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crisp.
Transfer to a bowl with a slotted spoon. Sprinkle chicken with salt and
pepper. Brown in two batches in bacon drippings, 8 minutes per batch.
Transfer chicken to bowl as it browns.
Cook onion in drippings 4 to 5 minutes, until softened. Add bacon,
sauerkraut, chicken broth, mustard, juniper berries, bay leaf, sugar
substitute, and remaining salt and mix well. Arrange chicken on top.
Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low 35 minutes, until chicken is
cooked through.
Transfer to a platter. Discard bay leaf. Increase heat to high and boil
off most of the cooking liquid. Serve chicken with sauerkraut on the side.
This recipe yields 4 servings.
Carbohydrates: 9.5 grams
Net Carbs: 5 grams
Fiber: 4.5 grams
Protein: 46 grams
Fat: 33.5 grams
Calories: 530
Description:
"Poultry with low carb sauerkraut is a popular European combination,
and makes a great cold-weather entree. Bacon, mustard, bay leaves and
juniper berries add depth of flavor."
Source:
"Atkins Cookbook at http://atkinscenter.com"
S(Formatted for MC6):
"06-09-2003 by Joe Comiskey - jcomiskey@krypto.net"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 48 Calories; 3g Fat (60.1% calories
from fat); 2g Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 5mg Cholesterol;
517mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other
Carbohydrates.
Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Contributor: n/a
Preparation Time: 0:00
Servings: 4
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