Spicy Thai Chicken and Rice With Asian Slaw
Total Time - 30 minutes / Makes 4 Servings
Cooking Sequence
- Prepare chicken and begin to microwave - 5 minutes
- Prepare salad and complete chicken; serve - 25 minutes
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Spicy Thai Chicken and Rice
Ingredients
1 (6.2-ounce) package 5-minute long grain/wild rice
2 cups frozen cooked, diced chicken breasts
2 cups frozen baby pea blend (peas, carrots, snow peas, baby corn)
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup peanut sauce
1/3 cup chow mein noodles
Steps
- Combine all ingredients (except chow mein noodles) in medium bowl. Spoon mixture into 2-quart microwave-safe dish. Cover with lid (or plastic wrap, pierced to vent steam). Microwave on HIGH 8 minutes, stirring once, to begin to heat. Let stand 2 minutes.
- Microwave 6 more minutes or until mixture is hot and thoroughly heated.
- Let stand (covered) 5 minutes. Sprinkle noodles over top and serve.
CALORIES (per 1/4 recipe) 340kcal; FAT 7g; CHOL 30mg; SODIUM 1310mg; CARB 47g; FIBER 2g; PROTEIN 22g; VIT A 20%; VIT C 6%; CALC 2%; IRON 8%
Asian Slaw
Ingredients
1 (12-ounce) bag fresh broccoli slaw
1 cup grape tomatoes (rinsed)
1 cup matchstick carrots
1 (8-ounce) can pineapple tidbits in juice (drained)
1/4 cup refrigerated ginger salad dressing
Steps
- Place slaw in salad bowl.
- Stir in remaining ingredients. Chill until ready to serve.
CALORIES (per 1/4 recipe) 100kcal; FAT 4g; CHOL 0mg; SODIUM 360mg; CARB 15g; FIBER 5g; PROTEIN 3g; VIT A 170%; VIT C 140%; CALC 6%; IRON 6%
Utensils & Cookware
- 2-quart microwave-safe dish
- medium bowl, salad bowl
- cooking spoons
- measuring utensils
Aprons Advice
Peanut sauce is an essential ingredient in many Thai recipes. It is spicy, but not too hot, and makes a great marinade for shrimp, chicken or pork.
Recipe Version R-06/07-0045