Sweet Orange Chicken II Recipe
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Sweet Orange Chicken II

"Chicken is simmered until tender in a sweet orange and cranberry sauce. Pure delicious chicken, made with ingredients usually in your home."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (41)

What to Drink?

Wine Riesling
Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds bone-in chicken parts
  • 1/2 cup orange marmalade
  • 2 cups orange juice, or as needed
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries

Directions

  1. Place chicken into a Dutch oven or large saucepan. Stir together the orange marmalade and orange juice; pour over chicken. Sprinkle in the cranberries.
  2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook for 30 to 40 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink, and the juices run clear. Check occasionally, and add more orange juice if necessary.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 518 | Total Fat: 24.7g | Cholesterol: 103mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2006 by Ivora   view full review
This was really tasty. I used boneless chicken breasts and browned them for a few minutes on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2008 by The Messy Cook   view full review
Update: 1.Use boneless chicken (bones are a hassle). 2. Marinade the chicken in some soy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2004 by Bobbie   view full review
Super recipe! And soooo easy. My husband & I both loved it. The only thing I changed was the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2004 by RUSSIANBLUE   view full review
Pretty good recipe, very unusual. I like my chicken crispy, so after 45 min cooking in Dutch...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2004 by GENIEMCD   view full review
I used freshly squeezed orange juice, mixed alittle cornstarch into the sauce after the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2006 by ArmyMom Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I followed the suggestions of other reviewers and sauteed boneless breasts with a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2006 by RCKim   view full review
My family loved this! First I lightly browned 2-1/2 lbs. boneless, skinless thighs (trimmed of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by PSNEED5   view full review
My husband and I enjoyed this chicken. My kids did not like it, but I was pretty sure they...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2006 by Amy   view full review
Delicious. Add cornstarch to thicken up the sauce & red pepper flakes to lessen the sweetness
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2005 by BJSERINK   view full review
This is very sweet and delicious. I added cornstarch to thicken the sauce a bit more and use...

 

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