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Though most
people remember the England of old for their trade exploits, they have also
made vast contributions to the culinary industry. Due to the abundance of herbs
and fruit in England with their own distinct flavors, British chefs had the
opportunity to mix and match several flavors, and they came up with several
delicacies. Prominent among these fusion dishes is apricot chicken.
History of apricot chicken drumsticks
and green side salad
As mentioned
before, apricot chicken has its roots in 17th century England.
People living in and around apricot orchards in England tried baking their
chicken with apricot jam and found that the savory chicken and sweet jam
combined to make a delectable dish. Several years of continuous experimentation
with this combination led to the emergence of several new methods to
incorporate the apricot flavor into chicken dishes, such as chicken breasts and
apricot jam, and later, apricot chicken drumsticks.
As Britain
sent several of its citizens to colonize different parts of the world, they
took their culinary skills along with them. But this eclectic flavor caught on
in only a few colonies, especially Australia. Apricot chicken drumsticks are
still a favorite among present day Australians with the apricot component being
used in several forms, such as jam and nectar.
The green
salad as such has such a widespread history that it is difficult to pinpoint an
actual place of origin. It has been a staple in meals ever since man the
inception of cooking, and is an ever-present in menus all over the globe.
Health benefits of the dish
Apricots are
a pleasure you can indulge in without any fear for your health.
They contain
both vitamin A and C in abundance, and are thus extremely good for your
eyesight.
They also
contain several plant antioxidants, which cleanse the system and are an
effective combatant against aging.
Chicken,
being a white meat, is a universal bodybuilding food with its high protein content.
People with concerns about their blood glucose levels can consume chicken with
relative peace of mind as it has very low carbohydrate content compared to
other food items.
Green salad
has numerous health benefits. Several vegetables which are a staple in green
salad such as cucumber and tomatoes have high water content, and thus replenish
the body’s water reserves. This aids in detoxifying the body to a large extent.
Ingredients and preparations
Preparation
time: 10 minutes
Grilling
time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
people
Level of
cooking: Medium
Ingredients
·
12
chicken drumsticks ( 1.36 kilogram)
·
Salt:
1 teaspoon
·
Pepper:
¼ teaspoon
·
Canola
oil: ¼ cup
·
Apricot
jam: ¼ cup
·
Prepared
mustard: ¼ cup
·
Brown
sugar: 1 tablespoon
Directions
- Sprinkle
salt and pepper over the chicken. The sauce can be prepared by combining
the rest of the ingredients in a bowl.
- Using
cooking oil, moisten a paper towel. Use the towel to coat the grill rack
by rubbing it on the rack using long handled tongs.
- Cover the
chicken and grill it over medium heat for 15 -20 minutes.
- Turn it
occasionally and baste with sauce during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- It can
either be served hot immediately, or chilled in a refrigerator and served
cold.
Nutritional information
2 chicken drumsticks equal 361 calories, 22 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 94 mg cholesterol, 599 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 29 g protein.
Green Salad Ingredients:
·
Raw
cucumbers, tomatoes, green chilies, onions and carrots
·
Salt
and pepper to season
Directions
·
Slice
the vegetables as per requirement.
·
Sprinkle
salt and pepper over the cut vegetables.
·
Garnish
with cilantro
·
Serve
Happy
cooking!!
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