Chicken waterzoii

2 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1pounds5 oz chicken parts, skinned
¼teaspoonSalt
1dashWhite pepper
2teaspoonsMargarine
cupHot water
1mediumCelery rib, in pieces
1mediumLeek, trimmed, split in half, washed
½mediumCarrot, in pieces
1Pkt instant chicken broth and seasoning mix
2Sprigs parsley
3Peppercorns
1dashGround nutmeg
1tablespoonLemon juice
1Egg, beaten
2tablespoonsEvaporated skimmed milk
2Thin lemon slices for garnish

Directions

Sprinkle chicken with salt and white pepper. Heat margarine in a 3- quart saucepan until bubbly and hot. Reduce heat to low and add chicken; cover and cook, turning chicken occasionally, for about 10 minutes (DO NOT BROWN). Add water, celery, leek, carrot, broth mix, parsley, peppercorns and nutmeg and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer until chicken is tender, 35 to 40 minutes.

Using a slotted spoon, remove chicken to serving plate and keep warm.

Set sieve over bowl and strain broth; discard solids and return broth to saucepan. Stir in lemon juice. Combine egg and milk in small bowl; gradually stir mixture into broth. Return chicken to pan and cook over low heat until broth is thickened slightly. Serve garnished with lemon slices.

Makes 2 servings.

[WEIGHT WATCHERS NEW INTERNATIONAL COOKBOOK] Posted by Fred Peters.