Cherry-Orange Chicken Recipe

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Cherry-Orange Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then coat with flour.
  3. Fry in the hot oil until browned, turning as needed.
  4. Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook for about 25 minutes or until meat is tender and juices run clear.
  5. Remove the chicken from the pan, and pour off all but 1/4 cup of the drippings.
  6. Return to medium heat and stir in the cherries, reserving some of the cherry liquid for later.
  7. Stir in sugar and bring to a boil.
  8. Dissolve the cornstarch in the reserved cherry liquid, then stir into the pan. Cook, stirring gently, until thickened.
  9. Add orange slices and almonds to the skillet, then return the chicken pieces to the skillet.
  10. Spoon sauce over the chicken to coat, and simmer over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 467.58 Kcal (1958 kJ)
Calories from fat 230.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.63g 39%
Cholesterol 267.57mg 89%
Sodium 91.75mg 4%
Potassium 404.37mg 9%
Total Carbs 34.76g 12%
Sugars 16.74g 67%
Dietary Fiber 2.44g 10%
Protein 25.85g 52%
Vitamin C 15mg 25%
Vitamin A 3.4mg 113%
Iron 6.4mg 35%
Calcium 57.4mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 257.74 Kcal (1079 kJ)
Calories from fat 127.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.13g 39%
Cholesterol 147.49mg 89%
Sodium 50.57mg 4%
Potassium 222.9mg 9%
Total Carbs 19.16g 12%
Sugars 9.23g 67%
Dietary Fiber 1.35g 10%
Protein 14.25g 52%
Vitamin C 8.3mg 25%
Vitamin A 1.9mg 113%
Iron 3.5mg 35%
Calcium 31.6mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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