Cherry Chicken

INGREDIENTS

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 (4 pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour for dusting
• 1 (15 ounce) can pitted dark cherries packed in water
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 orange - with peel, quartered and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted