Ingredients

  • 3 whole chicken breasts, split
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons chopped parsley
  • paprika (optional)
  • 1 orange, peeled and sliced (optional)

Method

  • Place chicken breasts, skin-side up, on broiler pan and broil 2 inches from heat for 10 minutes or until skin is browned.
  • Place chicken in casserole.
  • Sprinkle with salt, onion, mushrooms and green pepper.
  • Combine orange juice, water, Sherry, flour, brown sugar, orange rind, salt and pepper in saucepan; blend well.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens and bubbles.
  • Add parsley; pour over chicken.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 45 to 60 minutes.
  • Baste several times during baking.
  • Sprinkle with paprika; garnish with orange slices, if desired.