Southern Style Butter Beans with Chicken
• 3 c. butter beans, fresh or frozen
• 1 sm. chicken, cut up or parts desired
• 1 c. minced onion
• 1 chopped red bell pepper
• 2 tbsp. corn oil
• 3 tbsp. browning sauce or roux
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. red pepper
• 1 1/4 c. water (more if needed)
Preparation:
Lightly brown chicken parts in a heavy pot. Remove and saute onions and bell pepper in same pot. Add butter beans and water; cook for about 20 minutes. Then add browning sauce or roux, chicken, salt and pepper; cook slowly until chicken and beans are tender. Add more seasoning, if desired.