Recipe: Hot 'n' Sour Chicken on Saffron Rice

HOT 'N' SOUR CHICKEN ON SAFFRON RICE

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons commercial Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
Sweet & Sour Sauce: recipe follows
2 cups cooked saffron rice, prepared according to package directions

Sprinkle each chicken breast half with Cajun seasoning. In large nonstick frypan, place butter and olive oil and heat over medium temperature. Add chicken and saut , turning, about 12 minutes or until chicken is golden brown and fork can be inserted with ease. Remove chicken from frypan and cut into 1/2-inch strips. To serve, place rice on plate, top with chicken strips and serve with Sweet and Sour Sauce.

Makes 4 servings

Sweet and Sour Sauce:
In small saucepan, mix together 3/4 cup orange juice, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon allspice and 1/2 teaspoon oriental sesame oil. Bring to a boil over medium heat. In small bowl, mix until smooth, 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water. Add to saucepan and cook until mixture has slightly thickened. Serve warm.

Source: National Chicken Council