Saturday, July 18, 2015

Lemon Glazed Chicken and Rice



Lemon Glazed Chicken and Rice
From the Kitchen of Catarina Maisano


Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 28 - 30 min
Serves: 2

Ingredients

  • ⅓  cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice from fresh lemon
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup white rice uncooked instant
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon  olive oil
  • ½ lb chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 each green onions cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 small orange bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces


Directions

In a 2-cup measuring cup, add ⅓ c water, lemon juice, cornstarch, honey & lemon zest.  Stir until cornstarch is dissolved; set aside
Cook rice in  a 1 cup of water as directed on package; keep warm
Meanwhile, in a 10 inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.  Add chicken and sprinkle with salt.  Cook 2 to 3 minutes stirring frequently until chicken is no longer pink in the center.
Reduce heat to low
Stir in lemon juice mixture and pour into skillet; stir to coat chicken mixture.  Cook until slightly thickened. Serve chicken over rice.


Notes:  A quick easy 30 minute version from our friends at Betty Crocker



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