Maple-glazed Chicken With Cranberry Arugula Rice
Meal / Course: Main Dish
Rice Around the World: American
Main Ingredient: Fruit, Poultry
Award-Winning Recipes: Rev Up Your Rice!
Servings: Makes 4 servings.
"Rev Up Your Rice!" Recipe Contest Grand Prize & "Best Whole Grain Rice" Recipe- Teresa Ralston
Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 cups grilled sliced chicken breast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups cooked medium or long grain brown rice
1 6-ounce package, about 5-6 cups, fresh baby arugula*
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
Preparation
Maple-glazed Chicken With Cranberry Arugula Rice
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Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Stir in maple syrup and cranberries; cook 1 minute. Add chicken, salt and pepper. Cook 1 minute or until hot; remove chicken using slotted spoon. Add rice and toss to coat; remove from heat. Toss in arugula; spoon rice mixture onto platter. Top with chicken and cheese. Serve immediately.
* Spinach may be substituted for arugula.
TIP: Packaged refrigerated grilled chicken strips may be used.