Casbah Chicken With Orange Infused Basmati Rice Recipe

Name: Casbah Chicken With Orange Infused Basmati Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Orange Basmati Rice; 1 cup basmati rice or 1 cup other long grain rice; 2 cups cold water; 2 teaspoons chicken base (like Better Than Bouillon,or 2 tsp chicken bouillon granules); 1 tablespoon finely shredded orange zest; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Chicken; 4 medium boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded thin; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 cup chopped green onion; 2 teaspoons finely shredded orange zest; 1 cup orange juice (2 large or 3-4 medium oranges, But you don't need to use fresh squeezed); 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons raisins, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

Orange Basmati Rice
1 cup basmati rice or 1 cup other long grain rice
2 cups cold water
2 teaspoons chicken base (like Better Than Bouillon,or 2 tsp chicken bouillon granules)
1 tablespoon finely shredded orange zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
Chicken
4 medium boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded thin
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup chopped green onion
2 teaspoons finely shredded orange zest
1 cup orange juice (2 large or 3-4 medium oranges, But you don't need to use fresh squeezed)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons raisins, coarsely chopped

1
In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil over high heat.
2
Add the rice, chicken base or bouillon, 1 Tbsp orange peel and the 1/4 tsp salt.
3
Return to boiling, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes.
4
Remove from heat and keep covered.
5
Lightly sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper.
6
Melt the butter or margarine in a skllet over medium heat, then add the olive oil.
7
Cook the chicken for 3-5 minutes on each side, remove from pan and keep warm.
8
Add the green onions to the pan drippings and cook over low heat for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
9
Add the remaining ingredients.
10
Turn heat back up to medium high and add the chicken back to the pan.
11
Cook for 5 more minutes, stirring frequently.
12
Fluff the rice with a fork.
13
Spoon rice on serving dishes, and top with chicken.
14
Spoon sauce over chicken.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Orange Basmati Rice, 1 cup basmati rice or 1 cup other long grain rice, 2 cups cold water, 2 teaspoons chicken base (like Better Than Bouillon,or 2 tsp chicken bouillon granules), and more.

Yes, Casbah Chicken With Orange Infused Basmati Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Casbah Chicken With Orange Infused Basmati Rice

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