Atkins Chicken Recipes

Ingredients:

CHICKEN

1 tbsp olive oil
3/4 tsp salt
1 tsp cumin
4 whole chicken leg quarters
1 cup roasted tomatillo salsa, mild or medium

(DEPENDING ON PREFERENCE)

1/2 cup chicken broth, reduced-sodium

GARNISH

1/2 tsp olive oil
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

Green salsa is made from tomatillos, fruits that look like green tomatoes
wrapped in paper with a tart lemony flavor and tomato-like texture. Green
salsa, especially roasted green salsa, makes a great cooking sauce and is
lower in carbs than red salsa.

1. For the chicken: Arrange rack in top third of oven (~6' from heat
source). Heat oven to 350°F. Heat oil in a 12' skillet over medium-high
heat. Combine salt and cumin and sprinkle chicken evenly on both sides.
Brown legs 6 minutes per side, turning once, until deep golden (be careful
not to let the chicken burn—reduce heat slightly if it gets too dark).

2. Pour in salsa and broth; cover loosely with foil. Transfer to oven and
bake 35 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, prepare the garnish: Heat oil in a small skillet. Add seeds
and cook, shaking pan, 1 to 2 minutes, until seeds are lightly toasted and
slightly puffed (seeds may pop). Sprinkle with salt; set aside.

4. Uncover chicken and bake 5 to 6 minutes more, until deeply browned. To
serve, transfer to a platter, spoon juices over chicken and sprinkle with
pumpkin seeds.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Bake/Cook time: 45 minutes

Carbohydrates: 9.5 grams Net Carbs: 6.5 grams Fiber: 3 grams

Protein: 48 grams

Fat: 32.5 grams

Calories: 525

Servings: 4