Cranberry Orange Chicken Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time2 Hr 10 Min
Ready In2 Hr 25 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings6
CourseMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Fryer chicken3 Pound
 Beef broth1 10 1/2 Ounce, condensed
 3/4 cup cranberry juice cocktail
 Butter/Margarine1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Oranges2 Medium, thinly sliced
 Cornstarch1 Tablespoon
 Sugar2 Tablespoon
 Vinegar1 Tablespoon

Directions

In saucepan combine chicken neck, giblets, and beef broth.
Simmer, covered, for 1 hour; strain.
Add cranberry cocktail to broth.
Boil, uncovered, till liquid is reduced to 1 cup.
Brown remaining chicken pieces in 2 tablespoons of the margarine.
Place in a 12 x 7 1/2 x 2-inch baking dish.
Sprinkle with salt.
Bake at 350° for 25 minutes.
Add orange slices to chicken pieces; bake 30 to 35 minutes more.
To serve, blend cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water; stir into cranberry-broth mixture.
Cook and stir till thickened.
In saucepan melt the remaining 2 tablespoons margarine.
Stir in sugar.
Cook and stir till mixture thickens and bubbles.
Add vinegar.
Stir sugar mixture into cranberry sauce; heat through.
Pass with chicken.
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