Best Sunshine Chicken And Rice Recipes

SUNSHINE CHICKEN

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This recipe is great to serve for large groups because it can be easily doubled and takes little time or effort to prepare. Even my husband likes to make this chicken dish, and he usually hates to cook! -Karen Gardiner, Eutaw, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 to 3 teaspoons curry powder
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1-1/2 cups orange juice
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Combine curry powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper; rub over both sides of chicken. In a skillet, combine orange juice, rice, water, brown sugar, mustard and remaining salt. Add chicken pieces; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until chicken juices run clear, 20-25 minutes. , Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, until all liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 562mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SUNSHINE CHICKEN WITH RICE

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This is a recipe that was on the box of Uncle Ben's rice many years ago. It's a one pan meal that your family will surely enjoy.

Provided by Pat DiMercurio

Categories Chicken

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2-3 tsp curry powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
6 chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless
1 1/2 c orange juice
1 c uncle ben's converted brand rice
3/4 c water
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp dry ground mustard
chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

1. Combine curry powder, 1/2 tsp. salt and pepper. Sprinkle over chicken and set aside.
2. In a 10" skillet, combine orange juice, water, rice, brown sugar, dry mustard and rest of salt; mix well.
3. Arrange chicken pieces over the rice mixture. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes and chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat and let stand until liquid is absorbed. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.