Louisiana Chicken and Rice

Rice Mixture

• 4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
• 1 can (15 oz) blackeye peas, drained, rinsed
• 1 can (14 1/2 oz) chicken broth
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

Chicken

• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 3 to 3 1/2 lb cut-up broiler-fryer chicken, skin removed if desired