Brunswick stew #3

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsBroiler-fryer chicken, to
3poundsBroiler-fryer chicken, cut into serving pieces
2cupsWater
6Whole peppercorns
2Bay leaves
2teaspoonsSalt
3Ripe tomatoes, peeled and cut into 8 wedges each
1mediumOnion, thinly sliced
10ouncesFrozen lima beans, thawed
10ouncesWhole kernel corn, thawed
10ouncesFrozen okra, thawed and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces

Directions

1. Wash chicken and pat dry. 2. Place chicken, water, peppercorns, bay leaves and salt in a deep, 3-quart, heat-resistant, non-metallic casserole. Stir to combine. 3. Heat, covered, in Microwave Oven 10 minutes. Stir contents. Heat, covered, in Microwave Oven an additional 5 minutes. 4. If desired, remove chicken from bone and cut into 1-inch pieces. 5. Discard bay leaves and peppercorns. 6. Return chicken to broth and add remaining ingredients. 7. Heat, covered, in Microwave Oven 10 minutes. 8. Uncover and heat an additional 5 minutes or until chicken and vegetables are tender. 9. Serve in soup bowls.