Thursday, April 14, 2011

(17) Lion House Orange Chicken (Bonnie Sue Fitt Andrus)

1/2 c flour
2 t salt
1/4 t pepper
2 fryers, cut-up, OR 6-8 chicken breasts (or thighs)
1/3 c butter, melted
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 can (6 oz) frozen orange juice concentrate
1 juice can of water
1/4 c brown sugar
1/2 t nutmeg
2 T cornstarch
Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a plastic bag.  Add chicken pieces and shake to coat well.  Brush each piece with butter. Place chicken pieces in a baking pan, skin side up, and brown in a 400 degree oven. Remove chicken to a 2-quart casserole and spread onions generously over surface.
Combine orange juice, water, brown sugar, nutmeg, and cornstarch. Pour over chicken. Cover with foil and bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour or until fork tender. Makes 6-8 servings.

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