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On Sun, 11 Jun 2006 21:55:10 -0500, Melba's Jammin'

Here is a recipe from a friend of mine.

* Exported from MasterCook *

Yellow Rice and Chicken, Tampa Style

Recipe By : Pat Braun Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Main Dishes Poultry

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 chicken, whole -- cut in quarters 4 ounces olive oil 1 medium onion -- sliced thin 2 cloves garlic 6 ounces tomatoes -- drained 1 1/2 scoops water 1 bay leaf 2 tablespoons salt 1 pound rice 1 Pinch saffron 1 green pepper -- chopped 2 pimentos 1 can peas *

Cut chicken in quarters and fry in oil with onion and garlic. When done, add tomatoes and water. Boil for 5 minutes. Add bay leaf, salt, rice, saffron and green pepper. Stir thoroughly and bake at 350¡ 20 - 25 minutes. Place on heated platter, garnish with peas and pimentos. (Can cut chicken in serving pieces. Bake for 30 minutes for drier rice.)

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 805 Calories; 47g Fat (52.6% calories from fat); 29g Protein; 65g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 94mg Cholesterol; 2235mg Sodium. Exchanges: 4 Grain(Starch); 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 7 Fat.

NOTES : petit peas

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