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Monday, April 18, 2011

Low Fat Passover Dinner -Roast Chicken with Cinnamon, Apricots and Apples

Roast Chicken with Cinnamon, Apricots and Apples

  • 3 Roasting Chickens, thoroughly cleaned and cut into 8ths
  • Salt, pepper and cinnamon
  • Dried apricots, cut
  • Cooking apples, sliced but not peeled
Spray bottom of roasting pan with passover non stick spray.
Place cut up apricots and apples on bottom of pan.
Rub chicken with mixture of salt, pepper and cinnamon.
Place chicken on top of apricots and apples.
 
Cover TIGHTLY and slow cook at 300 degrees until done (approx. 1 1/2 - 2 hrs.)
It is a good idea to check every 15 minutes and baste when necessary.

Remember, there are no specific measurements in this recipe. Use as many apples and apricots that you wish.

If you find that the apples do not provide enough liquid, you can add a bit of apple juice to pan.
Enjoy and Happy Pesach!

Low Fat Passover Breakfast

Skillet Matzah Brei


  • Cooking spray
  • 2 tsp. oil
  • 4 matzahs
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1/2 tsp. onion powder, or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. black pepper
Coat a large nonstick skillet or griddle with cooking spray and add 1/2 tsp. of the oil . Heat the skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Meanwhile, moisten the matzah with cold water and crumble into a bowl. Add the egg whites and seasonings. Spoon half the mixture into the hot skillet or griddle as one large pancake and brown. With a wide spatula, lift the matzah an add another 1/2 tsp of oil. Turn to brown the other side. Repeat with remaining mixture and oil. Serves 4.

Calories - 157; Saturated fat - 0 g.; Total fat - 2 g.; Carbohydrates - 27 g.;
Cholesterol - 0 mg.; Sodium - 202 mg.