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My Cinco de Mayo meal plan 08

Mexican rice 1 cup uncooked white rice 2 TB. vet. oil 1 1/2 - 2 cups water 1/2 med. onion- diced 2 chicken bouillons- knorr brand 1/2 cup salsa (this determines how spicy it will be) or 7 dashes of seasoning salt In a frying pan, heat the oil and add the uncooked rice. Brown the rice. Add the water real fast. (Careful, it may pop a little) Crumble the chicken bouillons and add to the rice. Throw in the onion and the salsa. Add the seasoning salt. Stir well until most of the bouillon is dissolved (about 1 minute). Now turn the heat down to low and cover the pan. IMPORTANT: Leave the rice alone. Don't stir it or anything for 20 - 25 minutes. Since it's on low, it should just be simmering the whole time. After 20 or so minutes, take off the lid and dig down and taste a bite of the rice directly in the middle of the pan. If it is of the correct consistency, it's done! Chicken Tacos 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast 1/2 cup low-sodium, low-fat chicken broth 1/2 onion, sliced 1 package taco seasoning mix 1-1/2 cups water 12 6-inch flour tortillas 6 ounces shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese 2 cups shredded lettuce 1-1/2 cups chopped tomato chopped onion 1 cup salsa (optional) Boil chicken in broth and onion for 20 minutes or until done. Remove chicken and cut into small pieces. Return chicken to skillet and add taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer to desired consistency (10 to 15 minutes). Heat tortillas in microwave or iron skillet. Place 1/12 cooked chicken in the center of each tortilla. Top with 1/12 cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Roll up. I'm thinking about a sugar free flan for dessert but I'm not sure yet. As far as drinks - lol - margaritas??? ;)