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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (244g) Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 506
Calories from Fat 283		(55%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 31.5g	48%
	Saturated Fat 9.0g	44%
	Monounsaturated Fat 13.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 6.8g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 155mg		51%
Sodium 1324mg		55%
Potassium 488mg		13%
Total Carbohydrate 15.3g		5%
	Dietary Fiber 0.7g	2%
	Sugars 13.6g
Protein 38.9g		77%
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Southwest Chicken

Recipe #136429 | 1¼ hours | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: cookinrooky
Sep 6, 2005

I discovered this recipe one Sunday afternoon in the WW magazine when I was looking to find a different way to prepare chicken. This recipe is very easy and very tasty. I served it with rice and green beans. The chicken can be cooked immediately after using the rub, but for a more intense flavor, marinate for a couple of hours in the fridge or overnight.This chicken has a sweet and spicy flavor and can be served with a squeeze of fresh lime.

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (3 lb) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
lime wedge (optional)

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Or prepare grill for direct-and indirect-heat cooking.
2
Combine first 8 ingredients;reserve. Line roasting pan with foil. Rub sugar mixture over all sides of chicken;place in pan. Coat chicken with cooking spray.
3
Roast chicken in oven until no longer pink near bone, about 45-60 minutes.Or place chicken meaty side down over direct heat;cook until just browned, 4-5 minutes. Turn;place over indirect heat. Cover;cook until chicken is no longer pink near bone, 40-50 minutes. Transfer to serving platter;sprinkle with parsley. If desired, serve with lime wedges.

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From: Abba Gimel

On Sep 10, 2009

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From: Gidget265

On Jul 12, 2009

I LOOOVED this chicken. Seriously 10 out of 10! Based on the two negative reviews - we only used 2 TBL loosly packed brown sugar. We put all the rest of the spices (plus the sugar) into a big zip lock bag. Then cut 2 lbs boneless / skinless chicken breasts into halfs. We then put olive oil over the chicken and added fresh ground pepper (as the recipe didn't call for any). Then put the oiled chicken into the bag shook to coat and then into the fridge for about 3 hours. The chicken went onto the grill at about 475 for about 12 minutes. We added the fresh squeezed lime over the chicken upon serving. My husband and I as well as our guests loved this chicken. If you enjoy southwest flavoring and chicken you will love this chicken. Very easy!

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From: Pot Scrubber

On May 15, 2006

I can't imagine WHY I cooked this dish- I'm just glad I did. I usually don't like meat cooked with sugar. I like things spicy not sweet. After seeing the other pungent spices used, I decided to give it a go because I had some leftover Mexican rice to use up. It wasn't sweet at all! It was delicious! I only had dark sugar and therefore my chicken was dark but it wasn't burned. I upped the cayenne to 1/2 tsp. The amount of rub thoroughly covered 6 drumsticks without a speck of rub left over. Dugan loved it and said it reminded him of his mom's recipe where she coated chicken with taco seasoning and baked. This chicken paired with some Mexican rice was a welcome change of pace and Dugan wants it moved into our chicken dinner rotations. Thanks for the surprise!

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From: Night Owl

On Jan 23, 2007

A delicious mix of spices with a little sweetness. I also reduced the salt. I did not let the rub sit for 4hrs, I'm sure it would be better but it tasted great anyway. I did loosely place a piece of foil over at the 30 min mark as I was afraid the outside would overcook before the inside was done. Removed foil the last 5 min. 350 may be a better temp. in my oven. Will make again. Thanks!

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