Garlic Chicken for Two

From EatingWell: May/June 2012

The whole cloves of garlic turn mild and buttery when they’re simmered with chicken in a simple white wine-mustard sauce in this garlic chicken recipe for two. Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans.

Makes: 2 servings, 2 drumsticks & about 1/3 cup sauce each

Active Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

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Ingredients

1 head garlic, cloves separated
4 chicken drumsticks (about 1 1/4 pounds), skin removed, trimmed
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or scallion greens

Preparation

Lightly smash garlic cloves with the side of a large knife to loosen the skins. Peel; cut the large ones in half. Sprinkle chicken with 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper.
Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon.
Add the chicken to the pan and cook until browned on one side, about 4 minutes. Turn it over and return the garlic to the pan. Add wine and cook for 1 minute.
Whisk broth, mustard, flour and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Add the mixture to the pan; bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a lively simmer. Cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the garlic is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve the chicken with the sauce, sprinkled with chives (or scallion greens).

Nutrition

Per serving: 345 calories; 17 g fat ( 3 g sat , 10 g mono ); 108 mg cholesterol; 7 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 35 g protein; 1 g fiber; 576 mg sodium; 430 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Zinc (27% daily value)

Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2

Exchanges: 1/2 carbohydrate (other), 4 1/2 lean meat, 2 fat

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