Asian Chicken and Rice from Uncle Ben s®

2 teaspoons minced gingerroot

1 ½ cups UNCLE BEN S® Fast & Natural™ Whole Grain Instant Brown Rice

4 chicken breast halves

¼ cup green onions, sliced

1 ½ cups chicken broth

1 cup water

1 teaspoon sesame oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

salt and pepper to taste

Nonstick cooking spray

3 cups assorted Asian vegetables such as bok choy, pea pods, red peppers

Spray a 10-inch skillet with nonstick spray and heat over medium heat until hot. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown on both sides.

Add the gingerroot and garlic, cook for 30 seconds. Add the chicken broth, rice and sesame oil. Cover and bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes.

Add assorted vegetables and continue to cook until liquid is absorbed. Just before serving, stir in green onions.