Sunny Chicken N Rice Recipe

Sunny Chicken N Rice Recipe

  • 1 1/2 cups orange juice
  • 1 cup apricot preserves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 cups uncooked instant rice
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 pounds)
  1. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the orange juice, preserves, allspice, salt, pepper and ginger. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until preserves begin to melt; stir to blend.
  2. Place the rice in a shallow 3-qt. microwave-safe dish; arrange chicken on top. Pour sauce over chicken and rice. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
  3. Cover and microwave at 80% power for 15-20 minutes or until chicken juices run clear and the rice is tender.