Hoisin Chicken and Rice

Description

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

• ¼ cup finely chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ¾ cup water
• ¼ cup hoisin sauce
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 12 choice chicken pieces (2½ to 3 pounds)
• 3 cups cooked rice
• ½ cup grated carrot
• ½ cup finely chopped green pepper

Directions

1. Cook onion in oil in medium saucepan until tender. Stir in water, hoisin, lemon juice and pepper.
2. Place chicken in large plastic bag set in bowl. Pour marinade over chicken.
3. Refrigerate chicken overnight, turning bag occasionally to coat.
4. Place chicken skin side up in shallow baking pan. Reserve marinade.
5. Bake at 350 °F for 1 hour or until tender.
6. Meanwhile, in medium saucepan combine rice, carrot, green pepper and ⅓ cup reserved marinade; heat through.
7. Serve chicken over rice mixture.