Chicken Veggie Rice

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More than 20 billion pounds of rice is produced each year by farmers in Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Texas, Missouri and Mississippi.  The US produces high-quality varieties of short, medium and long grain rice, as well as specialty rices including jasmine, basmati, arborio, red aromatic and black japonica, among others.

Look for the Grown in the USA logo on packages of 100-percent U.S.-grown rice.  The logo identifies rice that is grown and packaged in the US.

Rice storage, uncooked milled rice (white, parboiled or pre-cooked)... If stored properly, milled rice will keep almost indefinitely on the pantry shelf. Once opened, rice should be stored in a tightly-closed container that keeps out dust, moisture and other contaminants.

Whole grain rice (brown, red or black)... Because of the oil in the bran layer, this rice has a shelf life of approximately 6 months. Refrigerator or freezer storage is recommended for longer shelf life.

Cooked rice may be stored in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days or frozen up to 6 months. USDA recommends to cool to 70 °F within 2 hours and from 70 °F to 40 °F within an additional 4 hours.  Hold cold rice at 41 °F or below.

How do I heat rice after it is refrigerated? For each cup of cooked rice, add 2 tablespoons liquid. Cover and heat on top of range or in oven until heated through, about 5 minutes. In a microwave oven, cover and cook on high about 1 minute per cup. Frozen rice may be cooked 2 minutes on high power for each cup. Fluff with fork.

Should I rinse my rice? US grown rice does not need washing or rinsing before or after cooking. Rinsing may wash away nutrients.

What is wild rice? Not a true rice, wild rice is the grain of an aquatic grass native to North America. Today most of what is sold as "wild" rice is actually cultivated and then mechanically harvested and processed.

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Chicken Veggie Rice

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Ingredients:

3 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces

extra virgin olive oil

salt and pepper, to taste

2 teaspoons steak seasoning

1 onion, sliced

1 green bell pepper, seeds removed, sliced

1 cup cooked rice

Directions:

Cook rice according to package directions. In skillet heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken, season chicken with salt, pepper and steak seasoning, cook about 5 minutes, turning once. Remove chicken and place on plate, keep warm. Add onions and bell peppers, season with salt and pepper, cook until tender. Place cooked rice on dinner plate, add chicken, onions and peppers. Enjoy!


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