Name: Orange Chicken and Veggies with Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice -; 1 tablespoon plus 1/3 cup cornstarch, divided -; 1 cup orange juice -; 1 tablespoon soy sauce -; 1 teaspoon sugar -; 1/4 teaspoon salt -; 1/4 teaspoon pepper -; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes -; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided -; 1-1/2 cups sliced fresh carrots -; 1 cup chopped green pepper -; 1/2 cup chopped onion -

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Ingredients for - Orange Chicken and Veggies with Rice

1. 1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice -

2. 1 tablespoon plus 1/3 cup cornstarch, divided -

3. 1 cup orange juice -

4. 1 tablespoon soy sauce -

5. 1 teaspoon sugar -

6. 1/4 teaspoon salt -

7. 1/4 teaspoon pepper -

8. 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes -

9. 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided -

10. 1-1/2 cups sliced fresh carrots -

11. 1 cup chopped green pepper -

12. 1/2 cup chopped onion -

How to cook deliciously - Orange Chicken and Veggies with Rice

1. Stage

Prepare rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch, orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, salt and pepper; set aside.

2. Stage

Place remaining cornstarch in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in 2 tablespoons oil for 7-9 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Remove and keep warm.

3. Stage

In the same skillet, saute carrots in remaining oil for 2 minutes. Add green pepper and onion; saute 2-3 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken; heat through. Serve with rice.