CHICKEN IN THE WOODS

CHICKEN IN THE WOODS

1 whole chicken - remove skin and cut in serving pieces. Place in
large bowl; sprinkle with cooking oil, seasoned salt, coarse ground
pepper, and poultry seasoning. Wrap each piece individually in foil.
Place on cookie sheet. Bake 30 minutes at 350°.

Meanwhile chop 1 medium onion, ½ green pepper, 2 stalks celery, 10
small olives, and 2 cloves garlic. Add 2½ ounce jar mushrooms,
drained and 2 ounce jar pimentos, drained. Cook ½ cup rice per
package directions.

When chicken is done, reserve broth and add water to make 1 cup.
Remove chicken meat from bones. Sauté vegetables in 3 tablespoons
butter, ½ teaspoon ginger and cook until onions become clear. Add 3
tablespoons cooking sherry, 1/8 teaspoon allspice, 1/8 teaspoon salt
and parsley.

Place meat, broth, and rice in 2 quart casserole. Top with cheddar
cheese. Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes.