ELEGANT STUFFED CHICKEN QUARTERS 
3 tbsp. butter
2 med. zucchini (1 lb.), shredded
3 slices white bread
1 egg
1/2 c. shredded Swiss cheese (2 oz.)
1/8 tsp. pepper
Salt
1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb.) broiler-fryer, cut into quarters
2 tbsp. honey

Prepare stuffing: In a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, melt butter; add zucchini and cook until tender, about 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Into saucepan, tear bread into small pieces; stir in egg, cheese, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Carefully loosen skin on each chicken quarter by pushing fingers between skin and meat to form a pocket; spoon some stuffing into each pocket. Place chicken in 13 x 9 inch baking pan; bake 50 minutes or until fork tender.

To serve, remove chicken to warm platter, brush with honey and sprinkle lightly with salt.

 

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