*Florida Chicken

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Ingredients

  • 5 Tbsp. shortening (more or less)
  • 1/2 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. grated orange peel
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb.) fryer, cut up
  • 3/4 c. water
  • 2 c. orange juice
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. ground ginger

Instructions

  1. Combine flour, orange peel, paprika and 1 teaspoon of the salt and pepper.
  2. Coat chicken.
  3. Save 3 tablespoons flour mixture. Heat shortening in skillet.
  4. Brown chicken on both sides.
  5. Add water.
  6. Cover and simmer for about 40 minutes; turn occasionally. Add water, if necessary.
  7. Remove chicken.
  8. Pour off all but 3 tablespoons drippings.
  9. Add saved flour and blend well.
  10. Combine remaining ingredients and add gradually, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture boils.
  11. Pour over the chicken.
  12. Good served on platter alone or over rice.
  13. Garnish with orange slices.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

685 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 17g 34% DV
Total Fat 31.4g 40% DV
Carbs 99.2g 36% DV
Fiber 27.1g 97% DV
Sugar 31g 62% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9744.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1242.3mg 26% DV
Cholesterol 26.3mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 626.5mcg 70% DV
Vitamin C 29.6mg 33% DV
Calcium 380.8mg 29% DV
Iron 14.4mg 80% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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