ORANGE CHICKEN OREGANO

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A tangy and juicy entree that is inexpensive and easy to prepare. Plenty of sauce to serve over a side dish of white rice.

Provided by LexingtonMom

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 -3 lbs chicken, in pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup flour
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup shortening
1 (6 ounce) frozen orange juice concentrate
6 ounces water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken pieces with 1 t. salt.
  • In large ziploc bag combine flour, remaining 1/2 t. salt and pepper. Coat chicken pieces with the flour mixture.
  • In large frying pan, brown chicken in shortening.
  • While chicken browns, combine remaining ingredients in small bowl.
  • Remove any excess fat from fry pan and pour orange mixture over chicken. Cover and simmer on medium-low heat for 30 minutes, turning 2-3 times, until chicken is tender and cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 579.2, Fat 34, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 103.5, Sodium 974.2, Carbohydrate 39.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 26.7, Protein 28.6

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