1 (3 lb.) fryer
Salt and pepper to taste
Flour, enough to coat chicken
3 tbsp. oil
3 onions, chopped
5 ribs celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1/4 c. bell pepper, chopped
2 c. long grain rice, uncooked
3 c. water
2 tsp. salt

Cut chicken into serving pieces. Season well with salt, pepper and coat with flour. Heat oil in a large skillet or heavy Dutch oven. Fry chicken until brown, then remove from skillet. To the oil add the onions, celery, garlic, and bell pepper and cook until wilted. Put the chicken back in the skillet and cover. Cook slowly until the chicken is tender (about 30 minutes). Add raw rice to chicken. Stir thoroughly for 2 to 3 minutes. Add water over rice mixture and stir. Cook slowly (about 30 minutes) until rice is done. Serve 6 people.