Rosemary Chicken with Wild Rice

How many ways can we prepare chicken in this house ... I am guessing 101! Here is an easy recipe that my kids even enjoy. We like Wild Rice in our household, if you don't care for the complex flavor of Wild Rice, use a nice rice pilaf instead. I think Near East makes a really nice rice pilaf. Here is another great recipe to use your fresh home grown rosemary. I am building herb boxes this week for my upper back deck. I will post their photos on the crafts blog soon. http://www.smittenkittencrafts.blogspot.com/

Rosemary Chicken with Wild Rice Serves 6

1 c. wild rice

1 T. olive oil

1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless, chicken breasts, cubed

2 carrots, diced

1 T. dried rosemary leaves, crumbled

1/4 c. + 2 T. orange marmalade

1/4 c. Dijon mustard

1/4 t. garlic powder

1/8 t. freshly ground black pepper

1. Cook the rice according to the directions on the package.

2. In a large skillet, heat the oil. Saute the chicken and carrots; stirring frequently; about 4 minutes. Stir in the rosemary; cook until the chicken is no longer pink, 4 more minutes.

3. Stir in the marmalade, mustard, garlic powder and pepper; cook, stirring frequently until heated through, about 4 more minutes. Add the rice; toss to combine.