 Apple Pecan Chicken Roll-Ups
Makes 4 servings
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Image © Publications International, Ltd.
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Apple Pecan Chicken Roll-Up
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Ingredients
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1/2
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cup apple juice
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1/2
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cup UNCLE BEN'S® Instant Brown Rice
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1/2
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cup finely chopped unpeeled apple
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1/4
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cup chopped pecans
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3
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tablespoons sliced green onions
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4
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boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
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1
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tablespoon vegetable oil
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1. Heat oven to 400°F. In small saucepan, bring apple juice to a boil. Add rice, cover, reduce heat and simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in apple, pecans and green onions. Remove from heat.
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2. Flatten each chicken breast to about 1/4-inch thickness by pounding between two pieces of waxed paper. Place 1/4 of rice mixture on each chicken breast. Roll up, tucking in edges. Secure with toothpicks.
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3. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 4 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned; place in shallow baking pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
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Cook's Tip
For this recipe, choose an apple variety that will retain its shape when cooked, such as Granny Smith, Golden Delicious or Jonathan.
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© MASTERFOODS USA
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Nutrients per Serving
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Calories
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319
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Calories from Fat
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34 %
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Total Fat
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12 g
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Saturated Fat
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2 g
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Cholesterol
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69 mg
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Carbohydrate
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25 g
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Fiber
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2 g
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Protein
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28 g
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Sodium
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62 mg
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Dietary exchanges
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1-1/2 Starch
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3 Meat
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1 Fat
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Printed
from fbnr.com
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