Chicken and Rice Monte Carlo

Description

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 12 choice chicken pieces
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup sherry or dry white wine
• ½ cup orange juice
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 x 4-ounce can sliced mushrooms, undrained
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• ½ green bell pepper, cut into strips
• 3 cups hot cooked rice

Directions

1. Brown chicken in butter and oil in large skillet about 15 minutes. Pour off drippings; season chicken with salt and pepper.
2. Add wine, juice, onion and mushrooms to skillet; stir to loosen brown particles. Cover and simmer about 1 hour, or until chicken is tender.
3. Combine cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water.
4. Add to skillet with green pepper; cook until liquid is clear and thickened.
5. Serve chicken and sauce on rice.