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Glazed Lemon Chicken and Rice

A 20-minute stir-fry starts with instant rice and quick-to-cook chicken.

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98 Ratings

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Chicken and Rice
  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total Time 20 min
  • Servings 2

Ingredients

1/3
cup water
1
tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2
teaspoons cornstarch
2
tablespoons honey
1
teaspoon grated lemon peel
1
cup uncooked instant white rice
1
cup water
1
teaspoon olive or vegetable oil
1/2
lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2
teaspoon salt
3
green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
1
small orange bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

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Directions

  • 1 In 2-cup measuring cup, stir 1/3 cup water, the lemon juice, cornstarch, honey and lemon peel until cornstarch is dissolved; set aside.
  • 2 Cook rice in 1 cup water as directed on package; keep warm.
  • 3 Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sprinkle with salt. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is brown. Stir in onions and bell pepper. Cook 2 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is no longer pink in center. Reduce heat to low.
  • 4 Stir lemon juice mixture in measuring cup. Pour into skillet; stir to coat chicken mixture. Cook until slightly thickened. Serve chicken mixture over rice.

EXPERT TIPS

Expert Tips

Purchase chicken breast tenders for a quick alternative to boneless skinless chicken breasts.

Garnish this entrée with a sprig of parsley and a lemon twist.

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Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
460
(
Calories from Fat
60),
% Daily Value
Total Fat
6g
6%
(Saturated Fat
1 1/2g,
1 1/2%
Trans Fat
0g
0%
),
Cholesterol
70mg
70%;
Sodium
660mg
660%;
Total Carbohydrate
71g
71%
(Dietary Fiber
2g
2%
  Sugars
21g
21%
),
Protein
30g
30%
;
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
45%;
Vitamin C
60%;
Calcium
6%;
Iron
20%;
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 3 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choices:
5
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 10/30/2012 7:07:48 PM REPORT ABUSE DJPNJMN said:
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Super easy! Agree with other posters that it's a little bland, though. Will probably use more lemon juice and zest next time. Maybe a little ginger too.
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Posted 12/6/2011 2:54:01 PM REPORT ABUSE HTT said:
Rating:
This was great! Next time I think I will make more glaze to enhance flavors.
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Posted 10/21/2011 12:23:37 AM REPORT ABUSE Lunar_Rogue said:
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Delicious and super easy... and cheap!
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