Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. vegetable oil
  • 1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb.) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 1/4 c. chopped celery
  • 1 (16 oz.) can whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1/2 c. ketchup
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. prepared mustard
  • 1 Tbsp. white vinegar

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350°.
  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
  • Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet and brown. Remove the chicken and place in a 9 x 13-inch baking pan that has been coated with nonstick vegetable spray.
  • In the same skillet, cook the onion and celery until tender (do not brown). Skim off excess fat and discard. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
  • Heat through.
  • Pour the mixture over the chicken.
  • Bake, uncovered, for about 50 minutes or until the chicken is done and no pink remains, basting 2 or 3 times during baking.
  • Makes 3 to 4 servings.