Chicken and Rice Monte Carlo

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 12 choice chicken pieces
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1 cup sherry or dry white wine
 * 1/2 cup orange juice
 * 1 medium onion, sliced
 * 1 4-ounce can sliced mushrooms, undrained
 * 1 tablespoon cornstarch
 * 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into strips
 * 3 cups hot cooked rice

Directions
Brown chicken in butter and oil in large skillet about 15 minutes. Pour off drippings; season chicken with salt and pepper. Add wine, juice, onion and mushrooms to skillet; stir to loosen brown particles. Cover and simmer about 1 hour, or until chicken is tender.

Combine cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water. Add to skillet with green pepper; cook until liquid is clear and thickened. Serve chicken and sauce on rice.