1 sm. frying chicken
1 lb. fresh young okra
1 med. onion, finely chopped
1 (16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
Dash garlic powder
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. salt (more to taste)
1 1/2 c. cooked rice
Water as directed

Wash chicken, place in pot and cover with water. Boil. Simmer until meat starts to separate from the bone. Cool chicken. Remove from bones, cut in bite size pieces.

Allow broth to cool. Discard the fat. Add okra (cut), onion, tomatoes and seasonings. Cook until vegetables are tender. Combine chicken, vegetables and rice. Add broth. Simmer for 10 minutes. If too thick, add water.