Sunset Chicken Recipe

Sunset Chicken Recipe

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 (4 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces, skin removed
  • 1/2 red onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 (29 ounce) can sliced peaches, juice reserved
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, drained
  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Brown chicken pieces, then cover and saute for 7 to 10 minutes, until golden brown and almost cooked through. Transfer to a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. Saute onion and bell pepper in skillet until soft; set aside. In a medium saucepan combine the cornstarch, soy sauce, vinegar and 1 cup of the reserved peach syrup. Stir together, bring to a boil and cook until clear, stirring constantly; stir in peaches, tomatoes with liquid and onion/bell pepper mixture.
  4. Pour sauce over chicken pieces, cover dish and bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 minutes. Remove cover and bake for another 20 minutes.