Poultry: Orange-Avocado Chicken

By JoFClark

Ingredients

• 4 whole chicken breasts, split
• 4 leg quarters
• 1 t grated orange rind
• 1 cup orange juice, divided
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 t salt
• 1 t paprika
• 1/2 t ground ginger
• 1/2 t tarragon leaves, crushed
• 2 T cornstarch
• 2 oranges, peeled & sliced crosswise
• 1 avocado, peeled & sliced
• Fresh parsley sprigs

Preparation

Step 1

Rinse chicken, pat dry. Brown on both sides in butter, over medium heat; add orange rind, ½ cup orange juice, onion & seasonings. K Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 30 minutes or till chicken is tender. Remove chicken to serving dish & keep warm. Combine remaining ½ cup orange juice & cornstarch. Stir until smooth, add to pan drippings. Cook over low heat, stir constantly until thickened. Arrange orange and avocado slices around chicken; pour orange sauce over the top. Top with parsley.