HAWAIIAN HAYSTACKS

Cook 4 chicken breasts in water until tender (about 45 minutes). Skin and debone if needed. Chop into chunks.

Cream sauce: Melt 1 cup butter or margarine

                       Stir in ½ cup flour

                       Stir in 1 tsp. salt and ½ tsp. pepper

                       Add 2 cups chicken broth

                       Add 2 cups half and half or milk

           

Stir and cook slowly until thick. Stir in chicken cubes and keep warm.

Prepare sticky rice: Add 2 cups rice to 4 cups water

                                Add 1 tsp. salt and 2 T. butter or margarine      

Cook slowly until all water in absorbed and rice is tender. Do not stir.

Let guests build their own haystack. Start with rice, topped with chicken cream sauce. Then add a variety of toppings as desired.

Suggested toppings:

Chinese noodles

Chopped green onions

Diced celery

Chopped bell pepper

Sliced olives

Shredded cheese

Tomatoes

Crushed pineapple

Grated coconut

Chopped nuts