PEDE/BUDDY'S QUICK AND EASY
ORANGE CHICKEN AND RICE
Pede's Porch


1/2 c. mayonnaise or Miracle Whip, divided
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 lb), cut into strips
1 1/2 c. orange juice
2 tbs. brown sugar
1 1/2 c. Minute Rice (white), uncooked
1 green pepper, cut into strips
1/2 c. mandarin orange segments, drained (optional)
1/2 c. pineapple chunks, drained (optional)

Heat 2 tbs. salad dressing in skillet on medium-high heat.
Add chicken; cook, stirring, 5 min. or until no longer pink.
Drain. Reduce heat to medium.
Mix remaining salad dressing, juice and sugar;
stirring to combine; add to skillet.
Add rice and green pepper; bring to a boil.
Remove from heat; add orange segments and pineapple as desired.
Let stand, covered, 5 min. before serving.