The Wonder Pot - aka the wonder of using the new electric pressure cookers for yummy and nutritious fast food.

"Chicken Fried Rice" without the frying

My kids were super insulted when I proclaimed last year's Christmas present "The best thing that ever happened to me!"
"Really - the Pot is more important than the birth of your children??"
Well of course not.  However, the Wonder Pot decreases my time in the kitchen and provides quick, easy, and nutritious meals for a family demanding 3 squares a day in addition to the demands of full-time work and household chores.
I typically prepare 2-4 meals on Sunday for my family to pack in thermoses for lunches outside of our house and dinners on the way to the gym or to eat in shifts.
It is my compromise as we have always maintained a strong commitment to sharing home cooked meals at our table without outside interruptions at least once a day.
As this is no longer possible on a daily basis due to our gym schedule we at least commit to conversation in the car with a home cooked, warm meal, and "forced family fun" on weekends and breaks.
I will post my family's favorite recipes found in this recipe book - some of which have been modified per our family's preferences.

Today's Post is Fried Rice with Chicken (not really fried):  It was the first recipe I picked and is not only a favorite - it is by far the easiest.
The recipe calls for a rice blend.  I have used all of these blends from Trader Joe's and we have enjoyed then equally.  One whole package does the trick:


Ingredients:
1/2 stick butter, softened
31/2 cups water (I use chicken broth instead)
2 cups chicken, cut into chunks
2 medium-sized carrots, thinly sliced or diced (I prefer one carrot and fresh peas instead of two carrots)
2 1/2 cups multi-grain rice
2 TBS apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dried basil (I have also used fresh)
1 tsp dried dill weed (I have also used fresh)
1/2 cup green onions, chopped

Directions:
Choose the Rice/Risotto function.  Add all ingredients to the Power Pressure Cooker XL.
Place the lid on the Power Pressure Cooker, lock the lid, and switch pressure release valve to closed.
Set the timer to 20 minutes.
Once the cooking is complete press the "Cancel" button.
When the steam is released remove the lid and serve.