CITRUS CHICKEN WITH PEPPERS

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"This dish is so attractive and healthy. I tried a similar recipe, but the addition of citrus and honey makes it so much better." Mary Wilhelm - Sparta, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked instant brown rice
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium sweet orange pepper, sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Dash pepper
Minced fresh basil, optional

Steps:

Prepare rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute peppers until tender. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, orange juice, water and lime juice until smooth; stir in the honey, salt, paprika and pepper. Stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Return chicken to the pan; heat through. Serve with rice. Sprinkle with basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges