Chicken with spanish rice (for a wok)

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3tablespoonsOlive oil
1mediumOnion, chopped
1Celery rib, chopped
1mediumGreen pepper, chopped
1Garlic clove, minced
1poundsSkinless, boneless chicken
Breasts, cut into 1\" pieces
14ouncesCan Italian peeled tomatoes
Undrained
¾cupChicken broth
1cupLong grain white rice
1teaspoonChili powder
1teaspoonGround cumin
¼teaspoonPepper
¼teaspoonHot pepper sauce

Directions

In a wok, heat 1½ tablespoons olive oil over medium high heat until hot. Add onion, celery, bell pepper and garlic. Cook, stirring until softened about 5 to 6 minutes. With slotted spoon, remove to a plate.

In same wok, heat remaining 1 ½ tablespoons oil over medium high heat, swirling to coat sides of pan. Add chicken and cook, stirring until golden brown, but still juicy, 4 to 6 minutes. Return vegetables to wok.

Add tomatoes, chicken broth, rice, chili powder, cumin, pepper and hot sauce. Bring to a boil, Reduce heat to LOW, cover and cook until rice is tender and most of liquid is absorbed - 18 to 20 minutes.

365 Ways to Wok == Courtesy of Dale & Gail Shipp, Columbia Md. == Submitted By GAIL SHIPP On 10-16-94