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Polynesian Chicken
 
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 75 Minutes
Servings: 20
Seasoned with ginger, almonds and colorful fruit, this chicken is a special main dish for a crowd. I dreamed up this economical recipe one day when chicken thighs were on sale. I served it to guests and they loved it.—Marilou Robinson, Portland, Oregon
Ingredients:
1 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
20 chicken leg quarters, skin removed
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 cups orange juice
1-1/2 cups pineapple juice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
hot cooked rice
Directions:
1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add the chicken, one piece at a time, and shake to coat. in a large skillet, brown chicken in oil in batches; drain. Place in two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes.
2. In a large saucepan, bring orange juice, pineapple juice and ginger to a boil. Pour over chicken. top with pineapple, oranges and almonds.
3. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-45 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Serve with rice. Yield: 20 servings.
By RecipeOfHealth.com