Hoisin Chicken and Rice

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * ¼ cup finely chopped onion
 * 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 * ¾ cup water
 * ¼ cup hoisin sauce
 * 3 tablespoons lemon juice
 * ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 12 choice chicken pieces (2½ to 3 pounds)
 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * ½ cup grated carrot
 * ½ cup finely chopped green pepper

Directions

 * 1) Cook onion in oil in medium saucepan until tender. Stir in water, hoisin, lemon juice and pepper.
 * 2) Place chicken in large plastic bag set in bowl. Pour marinade over chicken.
 * 3) Refrigerate chicken overnight, turning bag occasionally to coat.
 * 4) Place chicken skin side up in shallow baking pan. Reserve marinade.
 * 5) Bake at 350°F for 1 hour or until tender.
 * 6) Meanwhile, in medium saucepan combine rice, carrot, green pepper and ⅓ cup reserved marinade; heat through.
 * 7) Serve chicken over rice mixture.