Chicken Strips With Rice, Oranges And Dried Cherries Recipe

Name: Chicken Strips With Rice, Oranges And Dried Cherries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup long-grain rice; 8 ounces skinless boneless chicken breasts; 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice; 1 large orange; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon olive oil and nonstick pan spray; 1/4 cup dried cherries; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 dashes of salt; Sprigs cilantro, enough to yield 1 tablespoon chopped

Servings: persons

1/2 cup long-grain rice
8 ounces skinless boneless chicken breasts
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
1 large orange
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon olive oil and nonstick pan spray
1/4 cup dried cherries
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 dashes of salt
Sprigs cilantro, enough to yield 1 tablespoon chopped

1
Combine the rice with 1 cup of water in a heavy-bottom pot, and bring to a boil.
2
Reduce heat, and simmer, covered, for 17 minutes.
3
Wash and dry the chicken, and cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips.
4
Combine the lemon and lime juices; grate the orange rind to yield 1 teaspoon, and add to the juices with the mustard and sugar.
5
Brush the chicken with the mixture, and set aside until it is time to cook.
6
To cook, heat a small nonstick pan until it is hot.
7
Reduce heat to medium high, lightly spray with nonstick pan spray and add the oil.
8
Saute the chicken strips in the hot oil until they are golden on both sides.
9
Peel orange and cut sections in half.
10
When rice is cooked, add orange sections, cherries, pepper and salt.
11
Wash, dry and chop the cilantro.
12
Serve the chicken strips with the rice, sprinkled with cilantro.

211

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup long-grain rice, 8 ounces skinless boneless chicken breasts, 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice, and more.

Yes, Chicken Strips With Rice, Oranges And Dried Cherries 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.

Chicken Strips With Rice, Oranges And Dried Cherries

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