SunRice

Chicken Pesto Rice

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Prep time

5min

Cook time

5min

This tasty chicken pesto rice recipe is a simple meal idea for lunch or dinner! It takes just 10 minutes to prepare and cook this flavoursome dish.

SunRice Brown Medium Grain Rice

SunRice Brown Medium Grain Rice

Retaining all the goodness of Mother Nature, the nutritious bran layer of Brown Rice is not removed at milling, giving Brown Rice its characteristic nutty flavour and firmer texture. Health conscious cooks enjoy this wholesome rice in a wide variety of dishes. Try it as an alternative to your favourite meals, or for something new, try one of our delicious summer salads. All rice is naturally gluten free.

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Ingredients to serve:

This recipe was originally designed for 2 people. Amended serving sizes for 1, 4, 6, and 8 people are intended to serve as general guidance only. Cooking times may need to be adjusted to suit your amended serving size.

  • 250 g SunRice Steamed organic Brown Rice

  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil

  • 250 g Chicken Thigh Fillets (cut into 3cm pieces)

  • 2 tbsp Basil Pesto

  • ¼ cup Semi-Dried Tomatoes (sliced)

  • 2 tbsp Pine Nuts (toasted)

  • 1 bunch Basil Leaves (to serve)

Brown Rice

Retaining all the goodness of Mother Nature, the nutritious bran layer of brown rice is not removed at milling, giving brown rice its nutty flavour and firmer texture.

Characteristics

Chewy

Chewy

Nutty

Nutty

Medium

Medium

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Method

  • To cook the rice, simply massage the pouch to separate the grains and place in the microwave for the required time as indicated on the packet.

  • Heat oil in a frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add chicken and stir for 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

  • Add the rice, pesto, semi-dried tomatoes and half the pine nuts. Stir to combine.

  • Top with basil leaves and remaining pine nuts.

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