Yield: 8 Servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 6 \N | Split breasts or breast halves (up to 8) |
| 1 \N | Bay leaf |
| ¼ teaspoon | Pepper |
| 1 medium | Onion; sliced thin |
| ¼ pounds | Mushrooms; sliced thin |
| 3 tablespoons | Margarine |
| 2 tablespoons | Dried parsley flakes |
| 1½ cup | Water |
| 1½ teaspoon | Salt |
| ¼ cup | Flour |
| ½ teaspoon | Cumin |
| ¼ teaspoon | Pepper |
| ½ cup | Milk |
| 1 teaspoon | Paprika |
In 3-quart microwave dish, mix together water, onion, salt, pepper, paprika and bay leaf. Add chicken, placing thicker parts toward outside of dish. Cover and microwave on medium-high for 24 minutes, turning and rearranging chicken 3 or 4 times during cooking. Remove chicken to warm bowl; remove bay leaf from liquid and skim off any accumulated fat. Add mushrooms and microwave on high for 2 minutes; pour off liquid and vegetables and reserve. In same baking dish, place margarine and microwave on high for 30 seconds; stir in flour, parsley flakes, paprika and cumin until smooth. Return vegetables and liquid to dish and stir in milk. Cover and microwave on high 8 minutes or until thickened, stirring during cooking. Return chicken to baking dish, spoon gravy over chicken, cover and microwave on medium-high to heat thoroughly, about 3 minutes. Serve with side dishes of mashed potatoes and whole-berry cranberry sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste. Makes 8 servings.
NOTE: Deboned breasts can be substituted in this recipe if your family prefers the boneless items -- adjust microwave cooking time accordingly.
NOTE: Always cook chicken until well done--an internal temperature of 180ø for bone-in items and 160ø for boneless items. All juices from the meat should be clear.
WAMPLER-LONGACRE INC.
BROADWAY, VA 22815-7275
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