CHICKEN ORANGE 
3 chicken breasts (split, about 2 1/2 lbs.)
1/2 tsp. salt
1 med. onion, sliced
1/4 c. green pepper, chopped
1 c. mushrooms, sliced

SAUCE:

1 1/4 c. orange juice
1/2 c. water
1 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. orange rind (grated)
1 tbsp. flour
2 tsp. paprika
1 orange (peeled and sliced)

Place chicken breasts, skin side up, on rack of broiler pan. Broil 2 inches from heat for 10 minutes or until skin is brown and crackly. Do not turn. Place browned chicken breast in a shallow 8-cup baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Add onion, green pepper and mushrooms. Combine orange juice, water, brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, orange rind and flour in small saucepan. Blend well. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens and bubbles. Pour over chicken. Bake in moderate oven, 375 degrees, for 45 minutes or until chicken is tender. Baste several times. Sprinkle with paprika and garnish with orange slices.

 

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