Sautèed Red Rice with Peas and Chicken
I had become obsessed with different kinds of rice once, wanting to try the colored ones, so I have some boxes of brown, black, red and regular whites in the pantry. The colored ones have strong nutty flavors and the fragrance pervades the kitchen like a natural nutty-smelling scent of those plugged fragrances. I love scents of cooking in homes because it makes them inviting and and yes, homey.
In this recipe, I used red rice and I kept the recipe as simple as possible by just combining the Asian-flavored chicken and the peas together with the cooked rice. You can even use leftovers if you want. Just remember to use the white meat to keep it healthy. Red rice contains anthocyanins which are a kind of antioxidant pigment. The nutrients don't stop there because it is also rich in zinc, iron, calcium and vitamin B. So if you are looking for a simple healthy meal of chicken and rice, this one is a good candidate.
If you want something a bit different, then you have to try this red rice, or brown, whichever you can find first. Both are considered the healthier varieties of rice. Red is more uncommon than brown and it can be either unhulled or partially unhulled, leaving the germ intact.
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Ingredients:
Sautéed Rice with Peas and Chicken
Yields: 4 servingsIngredients:
- 3 tablespoons lite soy sauce, optional Tamari
- 1-1/2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon raw cane sugar
- 4 ounces white chicken meat, thinly sliced and chopped
- 1 cup red rice (brown rice can be used too)
- 2 cups water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
- In a bowl, prepare the marinade. Mix 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon lime juice, ginger, sugar, and pepper then marinate the chicken in the mixture for one to two hours.
- Meanwhile, cook the rice. Over high heat, in a saucepan, boil the rice and water together. When it starts to boil, cover and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes or until cooked through (they should remain chewy). Over medium heat, in a saucepan with olive oil, sautè the onions then add the peas. Drain the chicken (discard the marinade) and add to the saucepan.
- Add the rice and toss for about 3 minutes. Add the remaining lime juice and the soy sauce. Serve warm.
