Country Style Chicken and Rice

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 broiler-fryer (2½ to 3 pounds), cut in serving pieces
 * salt and ground black pepper to taste
 * ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
 * ½ cup vegetable oil
 * 1 cup sliced onion rings
 * 2 cups sliced carrots
 * 4 cups chicken broth
 * ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
 * ½ teaspoon basil leaves, crushed
 * 2 tablespoons cornstarch
 * 3 cups cooked rice

Directions

 * 1) Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
 * 2) Brown chicken pieces in oil on all sides. Drain off all fat.
 * 3) Add onion, carrots, broth, pepper sauce and basil. Cover and cook over low heat 30 minutes or until tender.
 * 4) Mix a little water into cornstarch; stir into chicken mixture. Cook until thickened.
 * 5) Serve over fluffy rice