Islander Chicken and Rice

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 2½ to 3 pounds frying chicken, cut up
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 * ½ cup chopped onion
 * 2 x 8-ounce cans pineapple chunks (drain; reserve juice)
 * 1 x 10¾-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
 * ¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

 * 1) Season chicken with salt and pepper.
 * 2) Heat oil in Dutch oven or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown lightly. Push chicken to one side
 * 3) Add onion and cook until transparent. Pour off fat.
 * 4) Combine pineapple juice, condensed soup, ginger, soy sauce, wine and lemon juice; pour over chicken. Cover and simmer 30 to 40 minutes.
 * 5) Combine rice and almonds; serve with chicken and sauce.