• 1-1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. ground paprika
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 large frying chicken, cut into serving pieces
• 2 tsp. vegetable oil
• 2 Tbs. water
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 potatoes, peeled and cut into French-fry style strips
• 1 Tbs. slivered almonds
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 10 ounces frozen French cut green beans, or mixed vegetables
• 4 whole wheat dinner rolls

Combine first 4 ingredients and rub over chicken. Heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Cook chicken, skin side down 4-5 minutes, or until browned. Add water, cover pan and simmer 30 minutes, turning chicken every 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a platter and set aside. Add onion and potato, increase heat to medium high and sauté 3 minutes. Stir in next 4 ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Stir in beans and chicken. Cover and simmer over medium heat about 10 minutes or until beans are tender. Serve with rolls.

Per serving: calories 495, fat 22.5g, 40% calories from fat, cholesterol 35mg, protein 17.6g, carbohydrates 58.6g, fiber 8.6g, sugar 9.9g, sodium 560mg, diet points 10.6.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 1.9, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 2.8, Lean meat: 1.5, Fat: 3.3, Sugar: 0.1, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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The recommended wines are: Pinot Noir, Chianti, or White Zinfandel.