Chicken Fancy

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 2 1/2 to 3 pounds choice chicken pieces
 * 1/3 cup flour
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon onion powder
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 * 2 cups orange juice
 * 1 8-ounce can jellied cranberry sauce, cubed
 * 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
 * 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
 * 2 teaspoons chicken base or 2 bouillon cubes
 * 3 cups hot cooked rice
 * 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions
Dust chicken pieces with mixture of flour, salt, onion powder and pepper. Reserve any leftover seasoned flour. Brown chicken in large skillet in oil on all sides.

Meanwhile, combine 1-1/2 cups orange juice, cranberry sauce, mustard, cloves and chicken base. Heat until cranberry sauce is melted. Pour over chicken; cover and simmer 45 minutes or until chicken is tender.

Blend remaining 1/2 cup orange juice into reserved seasoned flour. Pour into pan juices; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Serve over beds of fluffy rice. Sprinkle with sliced almonds, and garnish with orange and lemon slices, if desired.