*Florida Chicken Recipe

Name: *Florida Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
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; 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

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
1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon

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.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 Tbsp. shortening (more or less), 1/2 c. flour, 2 tsp. grated orange peel, 1 tsp. paprika, and more.

Yes, *Florida Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

*Florida Chicken

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