Chicken Jambalaya - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lb. chicken, cut in pieces
2 whole bay leaves
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. white pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 sticks margarine
1 1/2 c. chopped onion
1 1/2 c. chopped celery
1 1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1/2 tsp. Tabasco
3/4 c. tomato sauce
2 c. uncooked rice
3 c. chicken stock
1 2/3 c. chopped ham

Preparation

Cut the meat off the bones and store in the refrigerator until you are ready.
Combine the seasonings (next 6 ingredients) in a small bowl and set aside.