Description

This sweet and savory Asian inspired dish will make even your kids happy. It's packed with brown rice, chicken, pineapple and tender but crisp veggies in a wonderful sauce.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 c. brown rice, raw
• 3 c. water
• 1/2 lb. chicken breast, cooked
• 2 c. pineapple, cut into bite sized pieces
• 3 medium carrots, grated
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
• 2 T. butter, unsalted
• 2 T. low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 T. sesame oil
• 1 medium orange, juiced
• 1 c. green peas, frozen
• Garnish:
• 1/2 c. cashews
• 2 T. cilantro, chopped
• Sriracha sauce, optional

Steps

1. Place rinsed and drained brown rice in a medium pot with 3 c. water; bring to a boil; reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, until water is evaporated and rice is tender.*
2. Cook chicken breasts.
3. Cut pineapple into bite size pieces; peel and grate carrots; slice celery; chop onion.