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Lemon Chicken 'n' Rice

1/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/4 cup medium pearl barley
1 tablespoon butter
1-2/3 cups chicken broth, divided
2/3 cup water
3 to 4 medium fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/3 cup white wine or additional chicken broth
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

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Lemon Chicken 'n' Rice cont.

1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper


In a small saucepan, saute rice and barley in butter for 4-5 minutes
or until lightly browned. Add 1 cup broth, water, mushrooms and
onion; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-22
minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, flatten chicken to 1/2-in.
thickness. In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides.
Add 1/3 cup broth and wine or additional broth. Simmer, uncovered,
for 5 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear. Remove
chicken and keep warm. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and

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Lemon Chicken 'n' Rice

milk until smooth; gradually stir into pan juices. Stir in the lemon
peel, dill, salt, pepper and remaining broth. Bring to a boil; cook
and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Let rice mixture stand for
5 minutes; fluff with a fork. Serve chicken with rice. Top with dill
sauce.

Yield: 2 servings.

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