Chicken with Spiced Mango Rice
Courtesy of National Mango Board 4 Servings • 5 Min. Prep Time • 15-20 Min. Cook Time| Ingredients |
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| 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, flattened if very thick |
| salt and freshly ground pepper to taste |
| 1 pkg. UNCLE BEN'S® Ready Whole Grain Medley Brown & Wild Rice |
| 2 large, ripe but firm mangos, peeled, pitted and diced |
| 1 green onion, thinly sliced |
| 1/3 c. shelled roasted and salted pistachios |
| 3 Tbsp. dried cranberries |
| dash ground cinnamon |
| dash ground allspice |
Directions:
1. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Stir together rice, mango, onion, pistachios, cranberries and spices in a medium foil pan or on a very large piece of heavy duty foil. Place about 1/3 c. of rice mixture in the center of each chicken breast. Bring in the ends and sides to enclose, then tie with kitchen string to seal in filling.
3. Grill over medium-high heat for 5 min. on each side, then place chicken on top of remaining rice mixture. Cover with foil or seal foil package, leaving room for air to circulate. Grill for 5 min. more.
Serving Tips:
If desired, slice chicken into medallions to serve
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Wine Pairings:
Gewürztraminer, Pinot Grigio-Chardonnay, White Zinfandel