*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            BRUNSWICK STEW II

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main Dish                        Meats
                Appetizers                       Microwave
                Casseroles                       Gemini & Leo

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      lb            Broiler-fryer chicken -- to
   3      lb            Broiler-fryer chicken
                        cut into serving pieces
   2      cup             Water
   6      Whole         peppercorns
   2                    Bay leaves
   2      tsp             Salt
   3                    Ripe tomatoes -- peeled and
                        cut into 8 wedges each
   1      md            Onion -- thinly sliced
  10      oz            Frozen lima beans -- thawed
   1      Whole         kernel corn -- (10 oz)  thawed
  10      oz            Frozen okra -- thawed and
                        sliced into 1/2-inch pieces

Wash chicken and pat dry.   Place chicken, water, peppercorns, bay
leaves and salt in a deep,   3-quart,   heat-resistant, non-metallic
casserole. Stir to combine. Heat, covered, in Microwave Oven 10
minutes. Stir contents. Heat,  covered, in Microwave Oven an additional
5 minutes.  If desired, remove chicken from bone and cut into 1-inch
pieces.  Discard bay leaves and peppercorns.  Return chicken to
broth and add remaining ingredients.   Heat, covered, in Microwave Oven
10 minutes.   Uncover and heat an additional 5 minutes or until chicken
and vegetables   are tender.   Serve in soup bowls.



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