Orange Chicken Supper Recipe

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"We're an American military family stationed in Germany," writes Lynda Muller. "Since we're just as busy as stateside families, this meal really fits our lifestyle. Because it uses a rice mix, orange juice and other items I keep on hand, it's both satisfying and swift."

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Orange Chicken Supper Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

1 package (6.9 ounces) chicken-flavored rice mix
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 cups hot water
1 cup orange juice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1-1/2 cups frozen sliced carrots, thawed

Directions

Set aside seasoning packet from rice mix. In a large skillet, cook rice mix in butter over medium heat until golden brown. Stir in the water, orange juice, garlic powder, ginger, cayenne if desired and contents of seasoning packet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add chicken and carrots. Cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until heated through and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 399 calories, 12 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 78 mg cholesterol, 847 mg sodium, 47 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 26 g protein.

Originally published as Orange Chicken Supper in Quick Cooking March/April 2002, p52