Lemon Basil Skillet Chicken With Rice

Philippians 2:6 declares Jesus “existed in the form of God.” Although Jesus never lost being God, His form at a point in time did change. Originally, He was in the form of God. He shared the same external features of the Father – commonly identified in the Old Testament as a shining light. He was clothed in garments of diving majesty and splendor. We see a glimpse of this at the Transfiguration. Hebrews 1:3 tells us that Jesus is “the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature.” This is emphasized because for Jesus (who is entirely glorious) to change in any way demanded a decent in His glory (humility!). Yet the One who existed in the form of God willing traded it for the “form of a slave” (Phil. 2:7). He left His glorious form for the ignoble form of man.

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats		Chicken	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

4		4 oz boneless skinless
		chicken breast halves
		Paprika
1 1/2	c	Hot water
1 1/2	c	Uncooked instant white rice
2	T	Margarine or butter
1	T	Lemon juice
1	t	Dried basil leaves
1/4	t	Salt
		servings.

INSTRUCTIONS

Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over
high heat until hot. Sprinkle both sides of chicken breast halves  with
paprika. Add chicken to skillet; immediately reduce heat to
medium-high. Cover; cook 4    minutes. Meanwhile, place hot water in
medium saucepan. Cover tightly; bring to a boil. Stir in rice; remove
from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Turn chicken; cover and cook an
additional 4 to 5 minutes or until no longer pink in center. Remove
chicken from skillet; place on serving platter. Cover to keep warm.  In
same skillet, combine margarine, lemon juice, basil and salt; mix
well. if necessary, return to heat to melt margarine. Place rice on
serving platter; arrange chicken on top of rice. Spoon margarine
mixture over chicken.  Recipe by: Pillsbury Fast and Healthy magazine
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by Susan <camyfan@abac.com> on Apr 20, 1998

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