Brenda's Version of Thai Style Rice A Roni with Chicken
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 Package Chicken Rice A Roni (made without butter - use Pam and if needed a tad bit of water)2 1/2 Cups of Water2 Cups Cooked Chicken (Diced)1 1/2 Cups Frozen Peas or peas pods1/2 Cup Fresh Red Bell Pepper chopped1 Garlic Clove Pressed or minced3 Tbsp Creamy Peanut Butter2 Tbsp Soy Sauce1/8 to 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (Optional)Chopped Fresh Cilantro (Optional)
1. In a large skillet, combine rice-vermicelli mix and 2 tablespoons margarine or Spray the pan generously with Pam Cooking spray to reduce the fat and calories. Saute´ over medium heat until vermicelli is golden brown, stirring frequently.
2. Slowly stir in 2 ½ Cups of water and the Special Seasonings. Bring to boil.
3. Cover and reduce heat, simmer 10 – 12 minutes (watch that this doesn’t dry up). Stir in chicken, peas or pea pods, bell pepper, garlic, peanut butter, soy sauce and red pepper flakes, if desired. Return to simmer – add a bit more water if it’s too dry. Cover and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
4. Top with fresh chopped Cilantro just before serving.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MRSSHOOTINGSTAR.
2. Slowly stir in 2 ½ Cups of water and the Special Seasonings. Bring to boil.
3. Cover and reduce heat, simmer 10 – 12 minutes (watch that this doesn’t dry up). Stir in chicken, peas or pea pods, bell pepper, garlic, peanut butter, soy sauce and red pepper flakes, if desired. Return to simmer – add a bit more water if it’s too dry. Cover and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
4. Top with fresh chopped Cilantro just before serving.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MRSSHOOTINGSTAR.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 292.5
- Total Fat: 5.3 g
- Cholesterol: 43.8 mg
- Sodium: 429.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 34.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
- Protein: 25.3 g
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