1 (2 1/2-3 lb.) broiler fryer
3/4 lb. smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/4 c. vegetable oil
2 1/2 c. chopped onion (about 1 lb.)
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 green onions, chopped
5 c. water
1 lb. long grain rice, uncooked
1 tsp. salt
1/4-1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4-1/2 tsp. red pepper

Cook chicken and sausage in oil in a Dutch oven until chicken is golden brown. Remove chicken and sausage; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in Dutch oven. Saute onions and next 3 ingredients in drippings.

Add water, rice, salt, peppers, chicken and sausage. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serves 6.