Peruvian Chicken with Plums

Ingredients

 * 3 1/2 lb skinned chicken, cut up
 * 3 tbl vegetable oil
 * 1 cup onions, chopped
 * 1 cup diced green bell peppers
 * 2 TSP garlic cloves, minced
 * 1 x tomato, chopped
 * 1 x seeded, diced fresh jalapeno pepper
 * 1/4 TSP powdered saffron, Optional
 * 3 1/2 cup low sodium chicken stock
 * 1 x bay leaf
 * 4 x quartered fresh California plums
 * 4 cup cooked brown rice

Directions

 * Saute chicken in oil in large nonstick skillet, turning often until golden brown on all sides, about 12 minutes
 * Add Onion, green pepper and garlic, then saute 2 minutes longer.
 * Add tomato, jalapeno, saffron, stock and bay leaf.
 * Bring to a boil; cover and simmer 10 minutes.
 * Add plums and rice;
 * Heat.