Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine rice, orange juice, water and salt in a 2 to 3 quart saucepan. Heat to boiling; stir once or twice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes
- While rice is cooking, melt 1 tablespoon butter in large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add almonds and cook and stir until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove almonds and set aside.
- Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in skillet.
- Add chicken; cook until brown on both sides and juices run clear.
- Add orange marmalade to skillet and stir to coat chicken; simmer 5 to 10 minutes to blend flavors.
- To serve, spoon rice onto plate, top with chicken.
- Sprinkle with toasted almonds and green onions.
Infusing Rice with Flavor
One of the best ways to infuse flavor into your rice dish or enhance a simple bed of rice is to cook the rice in something other than water. This delicious recipe uses orange juice mixed with water and salt to bring out extra taste. Other liquids that can be used include coconut milk, seasoned water or broth, which is actually an essential ingredient for famous rice dishes like Italian risotto.
When choosing another liquid, it is also important to identify the purpose of the dish or desired consistency of the type of rice used. If using long-grain Jasmati® Rice, which tends to cook up a bit fluffier with separate grains, it can be mixed with coconut milk for a thicker texture to make Thai sticky rice. Or, referencing risotto again, arborio is ideal when deciding what kind of rice to use for risotto on account of its higher starch content and more natural creamy texture.
Learn more about different rice varieties to decide which is best for your next recipe! For a tasty vegetarian dish, try an Orzo Pasta Salad or one of our Israeli couscous recipes. If you are in the mood for seafood take a look at this shrimp salad recipe.
Chicken and Rice Alternative Recipes
This aromatic Indian Royal Blend® Chicken Biryani Recipe has its roots in Indian and Persian culture and is typically served on special occasions when there is a large group of people. But now, with this incredibly flavorful recipe, you can make any occasion feel special.
Chicken and rice dishes don’t have to be limited to mean meals, they can also be soups that you can enjoy as starters or as comforting midweek dinners. Check out this Lemon Chicken and Rice Soup, It’s simple to make, but comes with a thick texture and rich and creamy flavor that is sure to please.
