Lemongrass and orange chicken rice

Lemongrass and orange chicken rice

This is an aromatic and delicious rice dish that is a meal on its own. The lemongrass and orange make the perfect flavour combination that will keep you asking for more.

  • Recipe serves:4
  • Preparation Time20 Minutes
  • Cooking Time30 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless chicken breasts
  • 250g cooked rice
  • 2 packets Knorr Chicken Powder Mix
  • 3-4 lemongrass stalks, chopped finely
  • Juice of 1 orange
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon crushed pepper
  • ½ cup fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Astra
  • 1 onion
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup spring onion leaves

METHOD

  • Slice the chicken into thin strips.
  • Mix the lemongrass, orange juice, 2 chopped garlic cloves, sugar, Knorr Chicken Seasoning Powder Mix and fish sauce with the chicken and combine well.
  • Heat the Astra in a pan. Add the onions and garlic and sauté till translucent.
  • Pour in the chicken and its marinade and stir fry till chicken is cooked.
  • Mix in the rice and toss well. Season to taste.
  • Garnish with the spring onion leaves and serve hot.

  • Chef’s Tip:

    Pound the lemongrass with a little lime juice.