Asian Marinated Chicken with Corn and Basil Faux-Fried Rice by
TRobinson
Source: Cooking Light
Ingredients
CHICKEN:
1/3 cup sliced green onions
3 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine)
2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
8 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs
1 tablespoon olive oil
RICE:
1/2 cup uncooked basmati brown rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
3/4 cup fresh yellow corn kernels (about 2 small ears)
1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 lime
1/3 cup
sliced green onions
3
tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
2
tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine)
2
teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
8
skinless, bone-in chicken thighs
1
tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup
uncooked basmati brown rice
1
tablespoon olive oil
2
tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
3/4 cup
fresh yellow corn kernels (about 2 small ears)
1
tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup
chopped fresh basil
1
lime
Instructions
1. To prepare chicken, place first 4 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken to bag; seal. Marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours, turning after 1 hour.
2. Preheat oven to 375.
3. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Remove chicken from bag; discard marinade. Add chicken to pan, meaty sides down; saute 3 minutes. Turn chicken over; place skillet in oven. Bake at 375 for 10 minutes or until chicken is done. Let chicken stand 5 minutes.
4. To prepare rice, cook rice for 15 minutes in boiling water; drain. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add 2 tablespoons onions to pan; saute for 30 seconds, stirring constatntly. Add rice, corn, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce; saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in basil. Divide rice evenly among 4 plates, and top each serving with 2 chicken thighs. Grate lime rind over chicken. Cut lime into wedges, and serve with chicken.
Servings: 4
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories |
327 |
Fat |
12.5 g |
Saturated Fat |
2.4 g |
Cholesterol |
115 mg |
Sodium |
515 mg |
Carbohydrates |
21 |
Fiber |
1.8 g |
Protein |
30.2 g |