Sunshine drumsticks

12 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
12 eaches Chicken drumsticks; skinned OR-
1 each Chicken fryer; cut up 2 to 3 lbs
6 ounces Frozen orange juice concent. thawed but undiluted (to 12 ounces)
2 tablespoons Quick cooking tapioca
2 tablespoons To 3 tbsp Honey
1 each Fresh jalapeno chile seeded, thinly sliced
¼ teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Dried onion flakes

Directions

Adjust the flavorings to your personal taste. Use the higher range of orange juice, honey and more jalapeno for extra orange flavor, spice or sweetness. For a stronger citrus flavor, add an 8 ounce can drained mandarin oranges to cooked sauce. Serve with rice or orzo pasta. Place chicken pieces in crockpot. In small bowl, combine orange juice concentrate, honey, tapioca, jalapeno, salt and onions.

Pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low about 5 hours or until tender. Spoon sauce over chicken. Note: Keeps well in the refrigerator for 4 or 5 days. Makes 12 drumsticks Per Serving: Calories: 117 (45% protein, 35% carbohydrate, 20% fat) Protein: 13 grams

Fat: 3 grams

Cholesterol: 41 mg

Carbohydrate: 10 grams

Sodium: 132 mg

Exchanges: ½ fruit, 1-½ meat Source: Mable Hoffman's All New Crockery Favorites

Typos by Dorothy Flatman 1995

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