Arkansas Chicken ‘n’ Rice
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Southern Living magazine
Serves 8 peopleCategories: Casseroles- One Dish Meals- Stir Fry- Pot Pies
Ingredients
- 2 large fryers, cut in serving pieces
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cup uncooked rice
- 1 small onion, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 No. 2 can tomatoes
Directions
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Stew chicken in water to cover. When chicken is almost done, remove pieces from the stock and drain on paper towels. Reserve the stock.
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In a skillet, heat oil and butter. Brown pieces of chicken lightly in fat and drain again on paper towels.
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In the same fat, brown rice, onion and garlic.
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when brown, add tomatoes. Put rice mixture into the bottom of a deep casserole and cover with chicken. Skim the chicken stock and pour over all. There should be enough to show through the rice.
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Cover the casserole and bake in a 250 to 300 degree oven about 1 hour. Add more chicken stock if it dries too rapidly. Garnish with parsley and pimento strips.