Ingredients

  • 1 (3 lb.) broiler fryer chicken pieces or 3 whole breasts, halved and skinned
  • 1 or more Tbsp. flour
  • 1 1/4 c. shortening
  • 1 c. orange juice
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. vinegar
  • 1 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. dried basil
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 12 small new potatoes
  • 1 can sliced pineapple in own juice
  • parsley

Method

  • Combine orange juice, vinegar, nutmeg and basil; set aside. Lightly coat chicken with flour. In hot shortening, saute chicken until golden on all sides.
  • Sprinkle with salt.
  • Add orange juice mixture.
  • Place potatoes between and around chicken pieces.
  • Cook, covered, over medium heat, approximately 25 minutes or until chicken and potatoes are tender.
  • Then add pineapple with juice. Heat, covered, for 5 minutes.
  • Serve at once.
  • Garnish with parsley.
  • Use pan drippings as a sauce if desired.