Sunshine drumsticks
12 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | eaches | Chicken drumsticks; skinned OR- |
| 1 | each | Chicken fryer; cut up 2 to 3 lbs |
| 6 | ounces | Frozen orange juice concent. thawed but undiluted (to 12 ounces) |
| 2 | tablespoons | Quick cooking tapioca |
| 2 | tablespoons | To 3 tbsp Honey |
| 1 | each | Fresh jalapeno chile seeded, thinly sliced |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Salt |
| 1 | teaspoon | Dried onion flakes |
Directions
Adjust the flavorings to your personal taste. Use the higher range of orange juice, honey and more jalapeno for extra orange flavor, spice or sweetness. For a stronger citrus flavor, add an 8 ounce can drained mandarin oranges to cooked sauce. Serve with rice or orzo pasta. Place chicken pieces in crockpot. In small bowl, combine orange juice concentrate, honey, tapioca, jalapeno, salt and onions.
Pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low about 5 hours or until tender. Spoon sauce over chicken. Note: Keeps well in the refrigerator for 4 or 5 days. Makes 12 drumsticks Per Serving: Calories: 117 (45% protein, 35% carbohydrate, 20% fat) Protein: 13 grams
Fat: 3 grams
Cholesterol: 41 mg
Carbohydrate: 10 grams
Sodium: 132 mg
Exchanges: ½ fruit, 1-½ meat Source: Mable Hoffman's All New Crockery Favorites
Typos by Dorothy Flatman 1995