Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



3
pounds
chicken, whole

broilerfryer, cut up



1
x
salt





1
cup
rice, converted





6
ounces
mixed dried fruit

pieces or 11/3 cups dried fruit and raisins, diced



1/2
cup
onion

chopped



4
teaspoons
curry powder





1 1/2
teaspoons
sugar





1
teaspoon
salt





2
cups
water





2
tablespoons
butter

or margarine, melted



1/2
teaspoon
paprika





1
x
parsley

optional, fresh chopped

 Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Remove excess fat from chicken; season with salt.

Combine rice, fruit, onion, 2 tsp of the curry powder, sugar, salt and water in a 12x8x2-inch baking dish; stir well.

Arrange chicken over rice mixture.

Combine melted butter, paprika and remaining 2 tsp curry powder; brush on chicken.

Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake in 375 degree oven 1 hour, or until chicken is tender and most of liquid is absorbed.

Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.