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    Our Mission

    Our mission at PCD Smiles is to bring smiles to hospitalized primary ciliary dyskinesia, no mater their age; through the gift of a cheer package. Currently serving only The United States and Canada.
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With 37 grams of protein per servings our “Roasted Maple-Dijon Chicken Thighs” is the perfect ending to your day. Be sure to grab up these sneak peeks of our all new recipes for our latest cookbook coming soon.

Roasted Maple-Dijon Chicken Thighs

6 servings

15 minute prep; 40 minute cook

Ingredients required:

For the glaze:

  • ¼  cup (60ml) olive oil
  • 2 tbsp.  honey
  • 1 tbsp. dijon mustard
  • 1 orange, zested
  • 1 garlic, minced
  • 1-inch fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • salt & pepper

For the roast:

  • 6 chicken thighs, boneless & skinless
  • salt & pepper
  • 1 butternut squash, sliced
  • 2 small bulb fennel, cored & sliced
  • 2 cups (300g) red grapes

Instructions:

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Place all the glaze ingredients into a medium bowl, and whisk together until well combined. Set aside. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  3. Arrange the squash, fennel and grapes on a baking tray, and toss with half of the glaze. Place the chicken thighs on top of the vegetables and brush with the remaining glaze.
  4. Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, removing the tray from the oven and rotating it. Now return the tray to the oven to cook for a further 15-20 minutes until the squash and fennel are golden brown, and chicken is cooked through.
  5. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

Nutritional information: per serving - 503 calories, 30 fat, 37 carbohydrates, 24 protein, 6 fiber

Have you gotten your 2017 PCD Smiles Cookbook yet? Our 2017 cookbook is available on Amazon or at your local bookseller through their special order department. Please note that these full recipes are not in our 2017 cookbook. For our 2017 cookbook recipes please order our 2017 PCD Smiles Cookbook from your local bookseller or through Amazon.

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