Make your own chicken and rice side dish recipe and control the sodium content along with the herbs you use.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: Makes about 4 cups of mix.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups uncooked long grain rice
- 1/4 cup dry instant chicken bouillon granules
- 1 tsp. garlic salt
- 1 tsp. dried tarragon leaves
- 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
- 2 tsp. dried parsley
- 1/4 tsp. white pepper
- 1 Tbsp. dried minced onions
- 1/2 tsp. sugar
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and stir until evenly distributed. Put about 1 1/3 cups into three 1-pint containers and label as "Chicken Flavored Rice Mix". Store in a cool, dry place and use within 6 to 8 months.
To use: Mix 1 1/3 cups Chicken Rice Mix with 2 cups cold water and 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover pan and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. 4 to 6 servings
