Drunken Chicken

4 whole chicken breasts,

halved, boned & skinned

1 16-oz can tomato wedges

1 c all-purpose flour

½ tsp ground cinnamon

2 Tbsp olive oil

¼ tsp ground cloves

2 Tbsp butter

¼ c brown sugar

1 large onion, finely chopped

1 c dry sherry or vermouth

2 Tbsp fresh parsley, minced

½ c golden raisins

 

½ c slivered almonds

Directions: 

1.       Season chicken with salt & pepper and dredge w/flour.

2.     In large skillet, brown chicken in oil & butter, then place browned chicken in shallow 3-quart casserole.

3.     In same skillet, cook onions ‘til translucent.  Then add parsley, tomatoes w/liquid, cinnamon, cloves, brown sugar, liquor (I use vermouth) and raisins.  Simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4.     Pour over chicken and sprinkle w/almonds.

5.     Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.

Serves 6

Recipe from Crème de Colorado Cookbook, shared compliments of Cheri Caviness