Chicken California

Name: Chicken California
Ingredients: 1 (3 1/2 lb.) broiler, disjointed; 2 Tbsp. butter; 2 Tbsp. salad oil; 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth; 1/4 c. onion, finely chopped; 1 Tbsp. vinegar; salt to taste; 1 tsp. pepper; 3 Tbsp. prepared Dijon mustard; 2 Tbsp. sugar; 1 to 2 Tbsp. flour (optional); 2 fresh California Bartlett pears; 1/2 c. dark seedless raisins

13 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 (3 1/2 lb.) broiler, disjointed
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. salad oil
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth
1/4 c. onion, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. vinegar
salt to taste
1 tsp. pepper
3 Tbsp. prepared Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 to 2 Tbsp. flour (optional)
2 fresh California Bartlett pears
1/2 c. dark seedless raisins

Directions

1

Wash and dry chicken.
2

In a large skillet, saute chicken in butter and salad oil until golden in color.
3

Add chicken broth, 1 soup-can of water, onion, vinegar, salt and pepper.
4

Stir mustard and sugar together, and add to skillet mixture.
5

Cover skillet and simmer for 45 minutes or until chicken is fork-tender.
6

Blend flour with an equal amount of water and stir into skillet.
7

Cook, stirring gently, until thickened.
8

Halve, core and quarter pears. Add pears and raisins to chicken and sauce.
9

Heat for about 2 minutes.
10

Serves 4.