Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breasts (halved)
  • 1/2 c. flour
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 Tbsp. oil
  • 1 1/2 c. orange juice
  • 2 Tbsp. vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. basil
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 (16 oz.) can peach or apricot halves, drained

Method

  • Shake chicken juices in bag with flour, salt and pepper.
  • Brown in butter and oil.
  • Place browned chicken in greased 3-quart casserole dish.
  • Combine orange juice with vinegar, sugar, basil and nutmeg and pour over chicken.
  • Cover and bake at 375° for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until tender.
  • Baste often, then place peach or apricot halves between chicken pieces.
  • Baste well and bake uncovered for 15 minutes longer.
  • Serves 6.