Islander Chicken and Rice

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 2 1/2 to 3 pounds frying chicken, cut up
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 * 1/2 cup chopped onion
 * 2 8-ounce cans pineapple chunks (drain; reserve juice)
 * 1 10-3/4-ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup
 * 1 teaspoon ground ginger
 * 1 tablespoon soy sauce
 * 2 tablespoons dry white wine
 * 1 teaspoon lemon juice
 * 3 cups hot cooked rice
 * 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in Dutch oven or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown lightly. Push chicken to one side; add onion and cook until transparent. Pour off fat.

Combine pineapple juice, condensed soup, ginger, soy sauce, wine and lemon juice; pour over chicken. Cover and simmer 30 to 40 minutes. Combine rice and almonds; serve with chicken and sauce.