Main DishesMarch 31, 2014
Calories
783
Sodium
752mg
31% DV
Fat
43g
66% DV
Protein
77g
155% DV
Carbs
13g
4% DV
Fiber
6g
24% DV
Dijon-Herb Chicken with Cocoa-Spiced Apples
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You’ll have everyone agreeing that opposites do attract with this winning combination of sweet and savory, kissed with slimming cocoa powder!
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2 large apples, cut into wedges
1 large onion, cut into wedges
2 tsp. unsweetened cocoa
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
2 Tbs. olive oil, divided
3 Tbs. Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbs. minced fresh herbs
1 Tbs. soy sauce
5 lb. oven-roasted chicken
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup apple cider
1 large onion, cut into wedges
2 tsp. unsweetened cocoa
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
2 Tbs. olive oil, divided
3 Tbs. Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbs. minced fresh herbs
1 Tbs. soy sauce
5 lb. oven-roasted chicken
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup apple cider
1. Heat oven to 350°F. In bowl, toss first 4 ingredients and 1 Tbs. oil to coat. In separate bowl, mix mustard, next 3 ingredients and 1 Tbs. oil; reserve half.
2. Season chicken with salt and pepper; brush with 1/2 Dijon mixture. Place in roasting pan. Roast 1 hr. or until done, adding apple mixture after 30 min.; transfer to platter.
3. Strain pan juices into saucepot; skim fat. Add broth, cider and reserved Dijon mixture. Boil 5 min. or until reduced to 1 cup. Serve with chicken.
Nutritions
Calories
783
Sodium
752mg
31% DV
Fat
43g
66% DV
Protein
77g
155% DV
Carbs
13g
4% DV
Fiber
6g
24% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat13g65%
Polysaturated Fat9g60%
Monosaturated Fat20g128%
Cholesterol252mg84%
Sodium752mg31%
Potassium890mg25%
Protein77g155%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber6g24%
Sugar5g11%
Vitamin A404IU8%
Vitamin B62mg120%
Vitamin C18mg31%
Calcium61mg6%
Iron3mg19%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.