Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1 large chicken, cut into serving pieces
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 medium celery ribs, thinly sliced
  • 1 large green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon chicken soup powder
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika

Method

  • Brown the chicken pieces in the oil.
  • Remove the pieces.
  • Stir the flour into the drippings and cook until brown.
  • Add the celery, pepper and onion and cook until tender.
  • Add the soup powder, water, salt and paprika, bring to a boil.
  • Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Place the chicken in a baking dish.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken, bake uncovered for 45 minutes, basting often and skimming fat.