Ingredients

  • 1 cup vegetable juice cocktail
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons red hot pepper sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 4 each chicken drumsticks skinned
  • 2 tablespoons celery chopped
  • 2 tablespoons green bell peppers diced
  • 2 tablespoons onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 4 cups rice cooked, hot

Method

  • Combine Vegetable Juice, Vinegar, Hot Sauce, Oregano, Minced Garlic in A Large Shallow Container; Stir Well.
  • Add Chicken, Turning Once To Coat.
  • Marinate in Refrigerator 30 Min.
  • Remove From Marinade, Reserving Marinade.
  • Place Chicken On Microwave Glass Platter; Cover With Plastic Wrap, Turning Back 1 Corner To Vent.
  • Microwave At High 8 To 10 Min.
  • OR Until Chicken Is Done, Giving Dish A Quarter-Turn At 2 Min.
  • Intervals.
  • Let Chicken Stand, Covered, 5 Min.
  • Combine Celery, Pepper and Onion in A 1-Quart Glass Measure; Microwave At High 3 to 4 Min.
  • OR Until Vegetables Are Tender.
  • Combine Reserved Marinade and Cornstarch, Stirring Until Smooth.
  • Add To Vegetable Mixture and Micro- Wave Uncovered At High 1 to 2 Min.
  • OR Until Thickened.
  • Serve Chicken Serve Over rice; Top With Sauce.