A Quick and Easy Meal...That Tasted Good!

Today was a busy day.  I had a couple boneless and skinless chicken breasts marinating in teriyaki to cook this evening.  To be honest, I hadn't decided what to cook with them, thinking I would have time to decide that later. 

WRONG! 

The day was so busy it was time to cook the chicken and I still had no clue what I was going to fix with them. I generally keep a few boxes and bags of various side dishes for such situations.

I chose a box of Rice-A-Roni Fried Rice mix.  My initial plan was just to make it as a side dish.  However, they had a "Chicken Fried Rice" recipe on the box, which basically was adding diced chicken and eggs, along with cutting back the water used. 

I tweaked the recipe as below and I hope you like the idea enough to give it a try!

1 pound boneless/skinless chicken breasts

Teriyaki Marinade

1 Box Rice-A-Roni Fried Rice Flavor

1/2 cup diced bell pepper

1/2 cup diced onion

I clove garlic, diced

1-1/2 cups water

Marinate the chicken.  If you use my homemade marinade give it at least a few hours, if you use a store bought marinade follow the instructions.

After marinating, cut the chicken into 1" pieces

Brown the rice/vermicelli mixture per direcection on the box, adding the bell pepper and onion

Add the garlic when the other is just about done browning

Push the mixture to one side of the pan and add the chicken

Brown the chicken, stirring to allow all sides to brown

Once chicken has browned, mix it with the rice & veggie mixture

Add the water and seasoning packet 

Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally

Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and let cook for 15-20 mins.

Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.

Enjoy!