CHICKEN RICE PILAF from: Barbara Grossarth (my mother, not my aunt :-)

1/2 C butter

2 C chicken breast (cubed)

1/4 C diced onion

1 tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp oregano or thyme

1 C uncooked white rice (not instant)

2 1/2 C chicken stock OR 2 1/2 C water w/3 chicken bullion cubes

Melt butter. Add chicken and onion and brown slightly. Add spices and rice, stirring occasionally for 5 min. Slowly add liquid and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 25 min or until rice is tender and moisture is absorbed. DO NOT STIR!