Lemon Basil Chicken and Vegetables

Submitted by morgainegeiser

"This is a quick, simple one skillet chicken meal. This has an Asian feel and taste, but my grandkids enjoyed it, nice way to get them to eat their veggies."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked brown rice
• 4 (1 lb) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
• 1 (1 lb) bag frozen vegetables (baby green beans and carrots)
• 3⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup lemon basil stir-fry sauce
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch

directions

1. Cook rice as directed on package. While rice is cooking, cut chicken into 2 X 1/4 inch strips.
2. Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat.
3. Add chicken to skillet; sprinkle with pepper and garlic powder. Stir-fry 4 to 6 minutes or until brown. Add onion; stir-fry 4 to 6 minutes or until brown. Add onion; stir-fry 2 minutes.
4. Stir in frozen vegetables and water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
5. Mix stir-fry sauce and cornstarch until smooth; stir into mixture in skillet. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute.
6. Divide rice among bowls. Top with chicken mixture.

Reviews

[Obag6142]

I couldn't find the stir fry sauce in my local grocery store so I substituted bottled lemon pepper marinade and added fresh basil. Not sure if this still constitutes the recipe but it was delicious! Keeping with the Asian feel, I used (frozen) mixed vegetables with snap peas, green beans, water chestnuts, carrots and red peppers. I even used brown rice in a packet that steamed in 5 mins. The sauce very lightly coats the chicken and vegetables enabling you to taste all the flavors. Very quick and easy to prepare recipe. I think this is the perfect dish for spring and summer meals when you want something substantial yet light.

 

[Sydney Mike]

This made A VERY SATISFYING CHICKEN DISH & a welcome addition to my increasing store of great chicken breast recipes! However, another time I want to make this with fresh veggies instead of the frozen ones (personal preference at work there)! Thanks for sharing the recipe! [Tagged, made & reviewed for one of my swapmates in the Aus/NZ Recipe Swap #28]