Chicken with Prunes

Prunes, the wrinkled plums that have won a reputation as a “morning regular,” contribute fiber, lots of immunity-building vitamins A, and a regulargold mine of magnesium, iron, and potassium.

1 3 ½ – to pound chicken, whole or cut up

2 tablespoons cumin

1 teaspoons Hungarian paprika

1 clove garlic, minced

½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1 cup seedless prunes

2 cups water

1 onion, sliced

Wiped the chicken dry paper towels and place in heavy casserole or roasting pan. Sprinkle with the cumin, paprika, garlic, and pepper. Allow to sit for 20 minutes so the spices can penetrate. Meanwhile, soak the prunes in the water.

Preheat the oven the 350 (fahrenheit degrees)

Arrange onion slices over and around the chicken. Add the prunes with the soak water. Cover and cok for 1 hour until the meat is tender and the juices run clear.

Yield: 4 servings

Each serving provides: 235 cal, 28 g pro, 1 g sat fat, 2.3 g unsat fat, 70 mg chol, 57 mg sodium.