Chicken with Curried Rice

Ingredients

• 1 (3-pound) whole chicken, skinned and cut up
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 large carrots, chopped
• 2 medium apples, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
• 6 cups water
• 4 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1/8 teaspoon liquid from hot peppers in vinegar (optional)
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• Apple slices

Preparation

1. Brown chicken in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cover and cook 20 more minutes or until done. Remove chicken, reserving drippings in pan, and keep warm.
2. Add carrot, chopped apple, and rice to skillet; cook, stirring often, until carrot and apple are tender. Stir in 6 cups water, bouillon, pepper liquid, if desired, and curry; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in sour cream; transfer to serving dish. Top rice mixture with chicken; sprinkle with green onions. Cover and let stand 10 minutes.
3. Melt butter in a small skillet; add apple slices, and sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Stir rice and chicken, and top with apple slices.