Molasses-Pepper Glazed Chicken & Squash

Makes 6 servings
Prep Time: 20 min.
Baking Time: 55 to 60 min.

Ingredients:
Chicken2 pounds (4 cups) butternut squash, peeled, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 Tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 chicken leg quarters, skinned* (about 7 ounces each)
Glaze1/3 cup molasses
3 Tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse ground pepper
1 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions:Preheat oven to 375°F. 1) Toss together squash, butter and salt in 15x10x1-inch jelly-roll pan.
2) Place chicken in pan, meat-side down.
3) Bake for 35 minutes or until chicken begins to brown. Turn chicken. Stir squash mixture.
4) Meanwhile to make the glaze, in small bowl, stir together molasses, soy sauce, pepper, and ginger.
5) Drizzle chicken and squash with glaze. Continue baking for 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and squash is tender.
6) Remove chicken and squash to serving platter. Spoon pan juices over chicken.
*Substitute 6 split chicken breasts.