Cherokee Chicken

An unusual blend of flavors come together seamlessly in this chicken dish. Chicken pieces are fried with green pepper, garlic, and onions; then everything is simmered with sweet vermouth and cranberry sauce.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 548 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 (8 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons sweet vermouth
• 1 (2.5 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour oil into a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken pieces in the skillet, and cook until golden on all sides, about 10 minutes. Discard all but 2 tablespoons of oil. Stir in green peppers, garlic, and onions; cook until soft, about 10 minutes. Pour vermouth into skillet. Stir in cranberry sauce, salt, and pepper. Cover, and simmer 25 minutes.