Ingredients

  • 5 tbsp. oil
  • 1 (2-3 lb.) chicken, cut up
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 c. finely minced onion
  • 2 carrots, peeled & minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled & chopped
  • 1 c. chicken broth
  • 1/2 c. orange juice
  • 1/2 c. canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp. dry rosemary
  • 1 red pepper, cut julienne
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 yellow squash, sliced
  • 1/3 c. minced parsley
  • Grated zest of 1 lemon

Method

  • Heat 3 Tbsp.
  • oil in large skillet.
  • Pat chicken pcs dry.
  • Season with salt and pepper and cook gently 5 min.
  • Don't brown (chicken will over cook).
  • Remove from skillet.
  • Add in onions, carrots and garlic to skillet and cook, covered, over low heat till tender (25 min).
  • Add in stock, juice, tomatoes, rosemary.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper and simmer, uncovered, 15 min.
  • Return chicken to pan and simmer 20 to 25 min or possibly till chicken is nearly done.
  • Baste chicken with sauce and turn once after 15 min.
  • (You may complete recipe to this point 1 to 2 days before serving.)
  • Heat 2 Tbsp.
  • oil in another skillet and saute/fry pepper 5 min.
  • Add in zucchini and squash.
  • Raise heat and toss vegetables till tender but hard (5 min).
  • Transfer vegetables to chicken and simmer together 5 min.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and zest.
  • Serve immediately.
  • 2 to 4 servings.