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Chicken in Dijon-Cider Sauce
As is, this recipe packs a whopping 553 calories, with about 64% of those being from fat. By substituting boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, you can cut the calories to 312 (23% from fat), 8.1 grams fat, 53.4 grams protein, 6.2 grams carbs, 141 mg cholesterol, and 296 mg sodium.
(Serves 4-6)
1 3-lb. frying hen, cut into serving pieces (or, buy a package of precut chicken
pieces, legs, thighs, etc.)
1-2 tablespoons butter or oil
1 large onion, sliced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2/3 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2/3 cup light cream
Melt the butter or heat the oil in deep skillet. Add chicken and brown on all sides. Add onion, salt, pepper and cider. Mix mustard, thyme, and cream together; stir into chicken. Simmer chicken 30-35 minutes or until the juices run clear when pierced with a fork.
Calories
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553
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Protein (g)
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43.2
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Cholesterol (mg)
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180
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Fat (g)
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39.5
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Carbs (g)
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6.3
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Sodium (mg)
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310
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Calories from:
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Fat
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64.2%
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Carbs
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4.6%
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Protein
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31.2%
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