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Barbara's Fruity Baked Chicken 🍗🍍

This delightful Fruity Baked Chicken is a unique twist on the classic roast chicken, infusing it with a sweet and savory flavor that will make your taste buds dance! The juicy chicken pairs beautifully with a medley of fruits, creating a dish that is both comforting and refreshing. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe is sure to impress your guests! Serve it with a side of rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal. 🥗🍚

Ingredients

For the Chicken

For the Sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. Melt the margarine: In an ungreased 13x9 inch baking pan, melt the margarine in the oven as it preheats.

  3. Prepare the flour mixture: In a plastic or paper bag, combine flour, salt, paprika, and pepper. Shake well to mix.

  4. Coat the chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the flour mixture, shaking a few pieces at a time until well coated.

  5. Arrange the chicken: Dip the chicken pieces skin-side down in the melted margarine, then flip them skin-side up and arrange them in the pan.

  6. Make the sauce: Combine the cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice (if using), and honey or brown sugar. Pour this mixture over the chicken pieces.

  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, basting occasionally with the sauce to keep the chicken moist.

  8. Add the fruit: Pour the drained fruit cocktail over the chicken and sprinkle with additional cinnamon, if desired.

  9. Finish baking: Continue baking for another 15-20 minutes until the chicken is tender and cooked through.

Serving Suggestions

💡 Tip: For a citrusy zing, try using orange or grapefruit segments instead of fruit cocktail. Fresh fruit can give the dish a delightful twist!

Variations

Enjoy your cooking adventure with this fruity delight! 🍽️✨

All Revisions

ocr Here’s the text from the image: **FRUITY BAKED CHICKEN** - 2 tbls. margarine or butter - 1/3 cup flour - 1½ tsp. salt - ½ tsp. paprika - 1/8 tsp. pepper - 2½ - 3 lbs. frying chicken, quartered or cut in pieces - ¼ tsp. cinnamon - ¼ tsp. nutmeg - 1 tsp. lemon juice, if desired - 1 tbls. honey or brown sugar - 1 - 1 lb. can drained fruit cocktail Melt margarine in an ungreased 13x9 pan. In a plastic or paper bag, combine flour with salt, paprika and pepper. Shake chicken, a few pieces at a time in flour mixture. Dip chicken, skin-side down in melted margarine, place in pan skin-side up. Combine remaining ingredients except fruit cocktail; pour over chicken pieces. Bake at 375 for 50 minutes, basting occasionally with sauce. Pour drained fruit cocktail over chicken; sprinkle with additional cinnamon, if desired. Continue baking for 15-20 minutes until chicken is tender. Serves 4 - 5. Barbara Handschin 139
llm # Barbara's Fruity Baked Chicken 🍗🍍 This delightful Fruity Baked Chicken is a unique twist on the classic roast chicken, infusing it with a sweet and savory flavor that will make your taste buds dance! The juicy chicken pairs beautifully with a medley of fruits, creating a dish that is both comforting and refreshing. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe is sure to impress your guests! Serve it with a side of rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal. 🥗🍚 ## Ingredients ### For the Chicken - 2 tablespoons margarine or butter - 1/3 cup flour - 1½ teaspoons salt - ½ teaspoon paprika - 1/8 teaspoon pepper - 2½ - 3 lbs. frying chicken, quartered or cut into pieces ### For the Sauce - ¼ teaspoon cinnamon - ¼ teaspoon nutmeg - 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional) - 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar - 1 - 1 lb. can of drained fruit cocktail (pineapple, cherries, and grapes work wonderfully!) ## Instructions 1. **Preheat your oven** to 375°F (190°C). 2. **Melt the margarine**: In an ungreased 13x9 inch baking pan, melt the margarine in the oven as it preheats. 3. **Prepare the flour mixture**: In a plastic or paper bag, combine flour, salt, paprika, and pepper. Shake well to mix. 4. **Coat the chicken**: Add the chicken pieces to the flour mixture, shaking a few pieces at a time until well coated. 5. **Arrange the chicken**: Dip the chicken pieces skin-side down in the melted margarine, then flip them skin-side up and arrange them in the pan. 6. **Make the sauce**: Combine the cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice (if using), and honey or brown sugar. Pour this mixture over the chicken pieces. 7. **Bake**: Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, basting occasionally with the sauce to keep the chicken moist. 8. **Add the fruit**: Pour the drained fruit cocktail over the chicken and sprinkle with additional cinnamon, if desired. 9. **Finish baking**: Continue baking for another 15-20 minutes until the chicken is tender and cooked through. ## Serving Suggestions - This dish serves 4-5, making it perfect for dinner parties or family gatherings. - Consider pairing with roasted vegetables or buttery mashed potatoes for a homey feel. 🥔🥦 > 💡 **Tip**: For a citrusy zing, try using orange or grapefruit segments instead of fruit cocktail. Fresh fruit can give the dish a delightful twist! ## Variations - **Spicy**: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the flour mixture for a spicy kick! 🌶️ - **Gluten-free**: Substitute regular flour with a gluten-free blend — it will still come out delicious! - **Herb-infused**: Add fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme for an aromatic touch. Enjoy your cooking adventure with this fruity delight! 🍽️✨
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