DOWN-HOME CHICKEN

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Tip: This chicken is also delicious with mashed potatoes. Mom served the thick, tangy sauce that coats this tender chicken as a gravy over rice or mashed potatoes. It makes a welcome centerpiece for any meal. -Donna Sasser Hinds, Milwaukie, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
1/4 cup canola oil
SAUCE:
2/3 cup lemon juice
2/3 cup ketchup
2/3 cup molasses
1/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

In a large shallow dish, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and turn to coat. , In a large skillet, heat oil. Brown chicken in oil on all sides; remove to paper towels. Drain drippings and return chicken to the pan., In a bowl, combine the lemon juice, ketchup, molasses, oil, Worcestershire sauce, cloves, salt and pepper. Pour over chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612 calories, Fat 36g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 1108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.