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Our Featured Recipe Barbecued Chicken 6
Most people have heard by now that too much salt in the diet can be bad for your health. Eating too much salt can lead to high blood pressure, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke. In fact, societies with diets that are high in sodium and low in potassium typically have a much higher rate of heart disease than societies with diets that are low in sodium.
2 chickens (cut up)
1 cup tomato sauce
½ cup honey
1 cup vinegar
4 tbsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic
1 medium onion
4 tbsp tamari soy sauce
¾ tsp salt
¼ tsp cayenne
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp crushed bay leaves
2 sprigs parsley
2 tsp turmeric
½ tsp sage
½ tsp dry mustard
Directions
Was chicken and lay in a pan sprayed with oil, skin side up. Blend all ingredients for barbecue sauce in a blender till liquefied. Pour over chicken, coating each piece. Bake uncovered for 1 ½ hours, basting frequently.
6-8 servings
Serving Suggestions
3 bean baked beans
Olive potato salad
Brown bread
Source: The Rodale Cookbook