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Cherry Chicken Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/2 c all-purpose flour for dusting
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 c white sugar
  • 1 orange - with peel, quartered & thinly sliced
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 (4 lb) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
  • 1/2 c slivered almonds, toasted
  • 1 (15 oz) can pitted dark cherries packed in water
  • 3 tbsps vegetable oil

Directions
  • Step #1 Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Step #2 Spice up the chicken with salt & pepper, then coat with flour.
  • Step #3 Fry in the hot oil until browned, turning as needed.
  • Step #4 Reduce heat to medium, cover & cook for about 25 mins or until meat is tender & juices run clear.
  • Step #5 Remove the chicken from the pan, & pour off all but 1/4 c of the drippings.
  • Step #6 Return to medium heat & stir in the the cherries, reserving some of the cherry liquid for later.
  • Step #7 Stir in sugar & bring to a boil.
  • Step #8 Dissolve the cornstarch in the reserved cherry liquid, then stir in theto the pan.
  • Step #9 Cook, stirring carefully, until thickened.
  • Step #10 Add orange slices & almonds to the skillet, then return the chicken pieces to the skillet.
  • Step #11 Spoon sauce over the chicken to coat, & let simmer over low heat/flame for 5 to 10 mins before serving.
  • Step #12 .
  • Enjoy the Cherry Chicken recipe

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