blondie's chinese chicken and rice

(2 RATINGS)
77 Pinches
The Rockies!, NM
Updated on Sep 8, 2011

I thought about dinner all day @ work. I knew the ingredients I had on hand, so I threw it together as I went along. The measurements are approximate, so adjust as you need to for your taste. This is so easy to make, and the payoff is wonderful!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method ---
yield 4-5 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups chicken stock or broth
  • 1 or 2 - green onions (all of it), thinly sliced
  • 1 cup jasmine rice (any long-grained rice will do, but this kind is divine!)
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil of choice, divided (not olive oil)
  • - salt to taste
  • 1 or 2 - celery stalks, thinly sliced on the bias
  • 1/2 pound raw chicken tenders, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (i use low sodium)
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon emeril's asian spice blend or chinese 5 spice seasoning

How To Make blondie's chinese chicken and rice

  • Step 1
    **RICE** In 2 qt saucepan, bring broth and green onions to a boil. Add 1 TBSP oil, rice, S&P to taste. Stir briefly and bring back to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover. Allow to cook undisturbed for 20-22 minutes. In the meantime start cooking chicken.
  • Step 2
    **Chicken** Rinse and pat dry chicken pieces. Put in a medium bowl with soy sauce and cornstarch. Get your hands in there and mix until all chicken is coated well. In a wok or large skillet, heat 3 TBSP oil till shimmering. Saute' celery 2-3 minutes on med-high heat, the add chicken till starting to brown. Add cooked rice into pan with chicken and stir-fry till chicken is finished browning. Serve immediately in soup or salad sized bowl. ~~ENJOY~~

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Category: Chicken
Culture: Asian
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