Roast Chicken with Orange Rice

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 roasting chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds)
 * 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1/2 cup sliced celery
 * 1/2 cup chopped onion
 * 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
 * 3 cups cooked rice (cooked in chicken broth)
 * 1/2 cup seedless raisins, plumped
 * 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
 * 6 fluted orange peel cups

Directions

 * 1) Rub chicken with oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast uncovered on rack in large roasting pan at 325 degrees 2-1/2 to 3 hours until meat thermometer registers 180 degrees, basting occasionally.
 * 2) Cook celery and onion in butter in large skillet until golden brown. Stir in rice, raisins and orange peel; heat. Spoon rice mixture into orange cups. Serve with roast chicken