Best Rice Pilaf With Chicken Recipe

Summary

Cooking Time32 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Long grain rice1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Butter/Margarine6 Tablespoon
 Onion1/4 Cup (16 tbs), finley chopped
 Celery1/4 Cup (16 tbs), finley chopped
 Chicken broth2 1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Bay leaf1 Small
 Ground thyme1/8 Teaspoon
 Salt1/4 Teaspoon
 Pepper1/4 Teaspoon

Directions

1. Combine rice and butter in a 2-quart glass casserole Microwave, uncovered, at Cook Cycle 1 (power level 10) for 4 to 5 minutes, or until rice has begun to brown, stirring every minute. Add onion and celery. Microwave, uncovered, at Cook Cycle 2 (power level 10) for 2 1/2 to 4 minutes longer, or until vegetables are softened.
2. Stir all remaining ingredients. Cover. Set microwave oven at Cook Cycle 1 (power level 10) for 6 minutes, and then Cook Cycle 2 (power level 4) for 15 to 17 minutes. Stir twice during cooking. Let rice stand, covered, 5 minutes before serving.
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