Basil Basmati Fried Rice with Marinated Chicken
This easy delicious dish is for the chicken eaters in your family. Great for non-chicken eaters also, just add some veggies, tempeh, or organic tofu. If you have left over rice from last night, make this dish. You’ll have dinner on the table in 30 minutes. Don’t forget to add a side salad to complete the meal.
Shopping list for Rice
1 ¼ Cups of basmati rice
½ Small onion, chopped
¼ Cup of basil, torn or chopped
2 Tablespoons of virgin olive oil
¼ Cup of Soy Sauce or Tamari (gluten free soy sauce)
Teaspoon of green onion, chopped (optional)
1 Egg (if vegan, skip)
Shopping List for Chicken and Marinade (you can also use for tempeh, tofu, and veggies)
2 Chicken Breast
1 Lime, juiced
1 ½ Tablespoon of virgin olive oil
Sprinkle of salt and pepper
½ Teaspoon of Dijon
Cooking Method:
1. Prepare the marinade by putting all ingredients (under chicken and marinade) in a baggie. Be sure the baggie is closed and massage marinade into chicken until well coated. Place baggie in a bowl (to be sure liquids not leak out) and place in refrigerator for 30 minutes. If no time marinade at least 15 minutes.
2. Cook Rice in a rice cooker or on stove top according to package.
3. After chicken is marinated, turn oven to 375. Place chicken on a baking sheet (discard any leftover marinade) and roast for 15/20 minutes or until chicken is done. Set aside to cool.
4. In a big sauté pan heat oil on medium. Add onion and sauté until translucent (about 3 minutes). Add rice in pan and spread making a thin layer. Press rice down gently with the back of a spatula to allow the rice to start frying for 10 minutes. Turn rice over press down another 5 minutes.
5. If using the egg…make a hole in the middle of the rice. Crake egg in that hole and scramble with a fork (don’t scratch your pan) or a wooden spoon until egg is fully cooked. Incorporate egg with the rice.
6. Add soy source or tamari and the basil. Gently toss. Place a serving of rice in 2 bowls or put rice in one big platter/bowl.
7. Cut chicken into thick strips and place on top of rice. Finish with a little chopped green onion.
Enjoy!
