Chicken with Curried Rice

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (3-pound) whole chicken, skinned and cut up
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 large carrots, chopped
• 2 medium apples, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
• 6 cups water
• 4 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1/8 teaspoon liquid from hot peppers in vinegar (optional)
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• Apple slices