Rice with Chicken and Sour Cherries
From: Better Homes and GardensSticky rice mixes well with the sweet-tart mixture of cherries and chicken in this easy main dish recipe
Servings: 6 main-dish servings
Prep: 25 mins
Total: 40 mins
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Ingredients
2-2/3 cups water
1-1/3 cups short- or medium-grain white rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/3 cup)
1 tablespoon cooking oil or olive oil
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
1-1/3 cups dried tart cherries
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground saffron or turmeric
2 tablespoons hot water
2 tablespoons chopped pistachios and/or slivered almonds
Fresh chive sprigs (optional)
Snipped dried tart cherries (optional)
Directions
1. In a medium saucepan bring water, uncooked rice, and the 1/2 teaspoon salt to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with the salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet cook onion in hot oil until tender. Add chicken and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until no pink remains. Transfer chicken and onion to a bowl; set aside.
3. In the same skillet melt the margarine or butter over medium heat. Press half of the cooked rice evenly in skillet using the back of a greased spoon. Cook, uncovered, without stirring, for 8 minutes or until brown and crispy on bottom.
4. Meanwhile, add remaining cooked rice, the 1-1/3 cups cherries, and the sugar to the chicken mixture; toss to combine. Spread mixture over top of the rice. Dissolve saffron or turmeric in hot water; drizzle the saffron or turmeric mixture over top. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until heated through.
5. Carefully invert onto a serving plater. Sprinkle nuts on top before serving. Garnish with chives and additional tart cherries, if desired. Makes 6 main-dish servings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 571, Total Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 516 mg, Carbohydrate 86 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 23 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 1%, Calcium 3%, Iron 22%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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