Islander Chicken and Rice

Description

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 2½ to 3 pounds frying chicken, cut up
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 2 x 8-ounce cans pineapple chunks (drain; reserve juice)
• 1 x 10¾-ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons dry white wine
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 3 cups hot cooked rice
• ¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2. Heat oil in Dutch oven or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown lightly. Push chicken to one side
3. Add onion and cook until transparent. Pour off fat.
4. Combine pineapple juice, condensed soup, ginger, soy sauce, wine and lemon juice; pour over chicken. Cover and simmer 30 to 40 minutes.
5. Combine rice and almonds; serve with chicken and sauce.