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Casbah Chicken with Orange Infused Basmati Rice Recipe

Casbah Chicken with Orange Infused Basmati Rice Recipe

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Casbah Chicken with Orange Infused Basmati Rice

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup basmati rice
2 cups cold water
2 tsp chicken base ( like better than bouillon
1 tbsp finely shredded orange zest
1/4 tsp salt
4 medium boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded thin
2 tbsp butter or 2 tbsp margarine
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup chopped green onion
2 tsp finely shredded orange zest
1 cup orange juice (2 large or 3-4 medium oranges, but you don'tsp need to use fresh squeezed)
1 tbsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp cumin
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tbsp raisins, coarsely chopped

Directions:

In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil over high heat.
Add the rice, chicken base or bouillon, 1 Tbsp orange peel and the 1/4 tsp salt.
Return to boiling, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and keep covered.
Lightly sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper.
Melt the butter or margarine in a skllet over medium heat, then add the olive oil.
Cook the chicken for 3-5 minutes on each side, remove from pan and keep warm.
Add the green onions to the pan drippings and cook over low heat for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Add the remaining ingredients.
Turn heat back up to medium high and add the chicken back to the pan.
Cook for 5 more minutes, stirring frequently.
Fluff the rice with a fork.
Spoon rice on serving dishes, and top with chicken.
Spoon sauce over chicken.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	492.8 Kcal (2063 kJ)
Calories from fat	157.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.51g	27%
Cholesterol	156.01mg	52%
Sodium	1324.51mg	55%
Potassium	874.31mg	19%
Total Carbs	37.85g	13%
Sugars	8.02g	32%
Dietary Fiber	1.43g	6%
Protein	49.95g	100%
Vitamin C	35.3mg	59%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	24mg	133%
Calcium	42.6mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	97.69 Kcal (409 kJ)
Calories from fat	31.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.47g	27%
Cholesterol	30.92mg	52%
Sodium	262.55mg	55%
Potassium	173.31mg	19%
Total Carbs	7.5g	13%
Sugars	1.59g	32%
Dietary Fiber	0.28g	6%
Protein	9.9g	100%
Vitamin C	7mg	59%
Iron	4.8mg	133%
Calcium	8.4mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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