Scarlet Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. 2
   Place the dried fruit in a medium bowl filled with hot water and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes.
3. 3
   Drain and set aside.
4. 4
   Lay the chicken pieces, skin side up, in an oblong baking pan.
5. 5
   In a medium bowl, combine the orange juice, sherry and brown suar.
6. 6
   Mix well, then stir in the dried cherries and cranberries and potato starch.
7. 7
   Stir together, making sure the potato starch is dissolved.
8. 8
   Pour the sauce over the chicken pieces and bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes.
9. 9
   Baste and bake 30 to 40 more minutes, covering the baking pan with aluminum foil during the last 15 minutes.
10. 10
    The chicken should look a little crispy on top, and the sauce should begin to thicken.
11. 11
    If the sauce gets too thick, add about 1/4 cup orange juice or water during the last 15 minutes of baking.