Country Style Chicken and Rice

== Description ==
Makes 6 servings.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 broiler-fryer (2½ to 3 pounds), cut in serving pieces
* salt and ground black pepper to taste
* ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
* ½ cup vegetable oil
* 1 cup sliced onion rings
* 2 cups sliced carrots
* 4 cups chicken broth
* ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
* ½ teaspoon basil leaves, crushed
* 2 tablespoons cornstarch
* 3 cups cooked rice
== Directions ==
# Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
# Brown chicken pieces in oil on all sides. Drain off all fat.
# Add onion, carrots, broth, pepper sauce and basil. Cover and cook over low heat 30 minutes or until tender.
# Mix a little water into cornstarch; stir into chicken mixture. Cook until thickened.
# Serve over fluffy rice
Category:American Recipes
Category:Main Dish Poultry Recipes
Category:Chicken Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes