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Healthy Chicken

1 1/2 pounds skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups apple juice
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons low-sodium blended seasonings
1/2 medium green pepper cut into strips
1/2 cup diced celery
1 small onion cut into rings
2 bay leaves

Place washed chicken in a large bowl and season with garlic powder and blended seasonings. Add onions, celery, green peppers and bay leaves. Mix apple juice and ginger together and pour mixture over chicken and seasonings. Cover bowl and marinate in refrigerator overnight.

Remove chicken from the marinade and reserve the liquid and seasonings. Brown chicken in a pan sprayed with non-stick cooking oil, then remove chicken. Add green pepper, onion and celery from the marinade to pan. Cook 10 minutes over low heat. Return chicken to pan, then stir in marinade mix.

Cover and simmer for 11/2 hours to thoroughly cook. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 125; Protein 20g; Carbohydrates 5g; Fat 1g; Saturated fat 0g; Cholesterol 75mg; Dietary fiber 0g; Sodium 75mg.

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