Orange Chicken Oregano

Submitted by LexingtonMom

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

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 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

directions

1. Sprinkle chicken pieces with 1 t. salt.
2. In large ziploc bag combine flour, remaining 1/2 t. salt and pepper. Coat chicken pieces with the flour mixture.
3. In large frying pan, brown chicken in shortening.
4. While chicken browns, combine remaining ingredients in small bowl.
5. 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.

Reviews

[carolinedaifotis]

A family favorite since the 80s. I haven't seen any printed versions of this before stumbling onto this site. Very curious about the the origins of the recipe and where you found it. Now I'm hungry and want some!