Ruby Chicken Recipe

Name: Ruby Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs chicken parts, with skin; salt; 1 cup butter; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 onion, diced; 1 1/2 cups orange juice; 1 1/4 teaspoons Tabasco sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered ginger; 1/2 cup craisins; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 1 1/4 cups molasses; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons cold water

Servings: persons

4 lbs chicken parts, with skin
salt
1 cup butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 onion, diced
1 1/2 cups orange juice
1 1/4 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons powdered ginger
1/2 cup craisins
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups molasses
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

1
Sprinkle chicken with salt.
2
In a large stewing pan, brown chicken pieces, in butter and oil a few at a time. Don't crowd pan.
3
Add onion, orange juice, tabasco, cinnamon and ginger.
4
Cover and simmer 30-35 minutes until chicken is tender. Remove chicken to a platter and keep warm.
5
Add cranberries, sugar and molasses to skillet. Cook uncovered 5 minutes; stirring occasionaly.
6
Blend cornstarch and cold water and add to the skillet stirring rapidly.
7
Cook until sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
8
Pour sauce over chicken and serve.

1531

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

142

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs chicken parts, with skin, salt, 1 cup butter, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Ruby 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.

Ruby Chicken

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