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Glazed Lemon Chicken and Rice

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Dec 16, 2009
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A 20-minute stir-fry starts with instant rice and quick-to-cook chicken.

Glazed Lemon Chicken and Rice

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 2
  • Ingredients 12
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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

Instructions

  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    2
    Cook rice in 1 cup water as directed on package; keep warm.
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    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.

Nutrition

460 Calories
6g Total Fat
30g Protein
71g Total Carbohydrate
21g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
460
Calories from Fat
60
Total Fat
6g
10%
Saturated Fat
1 1/2g
7%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
70mg
23%
Sodium
660mg
28%
Potassium
410mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
71g
24%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Sugars
21g
Protein
30g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
45%
45%
Vitamin C
60%
60%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
20%
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 Choice
5
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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