Simple name, but the dish is extraordinary. It takes a little effort to prepare the sauce, but it is well worth it.
Preparation Time: 35 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 for chicken; 10 for sauce
Ingredients:
• 2 small chickens
• 8 tablespoons butter
• 3 oranges
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• 2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 3 teaspoons arrowroot
• ½ cup sweet sherry
• ¼ cup orange liqueur
Method:
Cut chickens in half. Spread with butter and salt lightly. Bake with the cut side down in 375-degree oven for 45 minutes.
Sauce: Squeeze juice from oranges. Strain pan drippings from chicken and set aside. Cook sugar and vinegar. Do not stir. When the sugar turns light brown, add pan drippings, water, orange juice and lemon juice. Boil until volume is reduced by half. Stir arrowroot into sherry and add to sauce slowly, stirring until sauce thickens. Stir in liqueur and spoon over chicken. Serves 4.
