Baked Fruity Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 1/2-3 lbs frying chicken, cut up
• 16 ounces fruit cocktail, drained (reserve 1/2 c. syrup)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

1. 1

   Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   In a 13 X 9-inch pan, melt butter in the oven.

3. 3

   In a plastic bag or large bowl with a cover, combine flour, salt, paprika and pepper.

4. 4

   Shake chicken, a few pieces at a time, in flour mixture. Arrange chicken in pan, skin-side-up.

5. 5

   Combine remaining ingredients with 1/2 cup of reserved syrup. DO NOT COMBINE fruit cocktail. Pour mixture over chicken pieces.

6. 6

   Bake at 375 degrees for 50 minutes, basting occasionally with sauce.

7. 7

   Spoon fruit cocktail over chicken; sprinkle with additional cinnamon if desired.

8. 8

   Return to oven and bake for 15 - 20 minutes longer or until chicken is tender.