Country Style Chicken and Rice

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 broiler-fryer (2-1/2 to 3 pounds), cut in serving pieces
 * Salt and ground black pepper to taste
 * 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
 * 1/2 cup vegetable oil
 * 1 cup sliced onion rings
 * 2 cups sliced carrots
 * 4 cups chicken broth
 * 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
 * 1/2 teaspoon basil leaves, crushed
 * 2 tablespoons cornstarch
 * 3 cups cooked rice

Directions
Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Brown chicken pieces in oil on all sides. Drain off all fat.

Add onion, carrots, broth, pepper sauce and basil. Cover and cook over low heat 30 minutes or until tender. Mix a little water into cornstarch; stir into chicken mixture. Cook until thickened. Serve over fluffy rice