Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2.75 lb

chicken

cut into pieces

0.5 cup

flour

for dredging

1.5 cup

orange juice

freshly squeezed

0.5 tsp

orange peel

grated

0.5 cup

dry white wine

1 tsp

salt

0.5 cup

raisins

white

0.5 cup

pineapple

drained and crushed

1 tbsp

cornstarch

for thickening

0.5 cup

almonds

toasted and slivered

Step 1
~4 min

Dredge chicken pieces in flour.

Step 2
~4 min

Brown chicken pieces on all sides in oil.

Step 3
~4 min

Remove browned chicken to a shallow baking dish.

Step 4
~4 min

Pour off excess oil from the browning pan.

Key Technique: Browning
Step 5
~4 min

Combine orange juice, orange peel, white wine, salt, raisins, and crushed pineapple in the pan.

Step 6
~4 min

Bring the mixture to a slow boil and deglaze the pan.

Step 7
~4 min

Pour the sauce over the chicken in the baking dish.

Step 8
~4 min

Cover the dish with foil.

Step 9
~4 min

Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 30 minutes, basting once or twice.

Step 10
~4 min

Raise the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake uncovered for 15 minutes.

Step 11
~4 min

Add additional orange juice during baking if needed.

Step 12
~4 min

Remove the chicken to a preheated platter.

Step 13
~4 min

Thicken the sauce with cornstarch dissolved in a little orange juice (1 tbsp cornstarch for every 3 tbsp orange juice) if desired.

Step 14
~4 min

Pour the remaining sauce into a separate bowl.

Step 15
~4 min

Garnish the chicken with slivered almonds, orange slices, and parsley.

Step 16
~4 min

Serve with rice and sour cream casserole and salad with guacamole dressing.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer sauce, add a tablespoon of butter at the end.

Marinate the chicken in the orange juice mixture for at least 30 minutes before cooking for extra flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate (citrusy)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with rice and a side salad.

Serve with sour cream casserole as suggested.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Rice
Salad with guacamole dressing
Sour Cream Casserole

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Latin America

Cultural Significance

Popular dish often served during family gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Easter

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Weeknight Meal
Holiday Feast

Popularity Score

65/100

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