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Easy One-Pot Chicken & Rice Dinner

Enjoy this one-pot meal with the whole family, they are sure to love all the wholesome ingredients and comforting flavors.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Universal
Keyword: Budget-Friendly, Diabetic-Friendly
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 383kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups basmati rice dry or brown rice
  • 2 3/4 cups water
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce lite (low-sodium) or tamari
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice from 1 lemon
  • 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound chicken white meat strips
  • 8 pieces baby corn or 1/2 cup regular corn kernels
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 tablespoons chives finely chopped

Instructions

  • Over high heat, in a medium cooking pot, mix the rice and 2-1/2 cups of water then let it boil. When it boils, put down the heat to the lowest, cover partially (leave about a 1/2 inch of opening) and simmer until the rice is cooked through. Note: if you can cook the rice hours ahead, it's better.
  • In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, lemon and the remaining 1/4 cup of water. Adjust the taste if needed then set aside. Over medium heat, in a large saucepan with 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, sautè the chicken until cooked through. Pour the soy-lemon mixture and add the baby corn then simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Separate the sauce, the corn, and the chicken in three bowls. Still in the same saucepan, pour the 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the chicken until golden brown. Season with the 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Again, take them away from the saucepan and put them in a bowl. In the same saucepan, pour the remaining extra virgin olive oil, then add the soy-lemon mixture and cook for 3 - 5 minutes or until it thickens slightly. Add the rice and mix well until the rice becomes brown. Move the rice to one side of the saucepan.
  • Put the chicken to the other side of the saucepan and the baby corn on top. Turn off the heat.
  • Put the tomatoes in one corner of the saucepan. Sprinkle with the remaining salt. Sprinkle the chives.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.75cup | Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 355mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 9
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SmartPoints (Freestyle): 9
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 9