Instructions: Run cold water over rice in a strainer about I minute, lifting rice to rinse well. In a medium saucepan bring rice and water to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 40 to 50 minutes or until done. Drain. Rinse with cold water. Drain again.

In a mixing bowl toss together rice, pea pods, chicken, orange sections, and water chestnuts. Cover; chill rice mixture for 6 hours or overnight.

In a screw-top jar combine vinegar, oils, red pepper, garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover; chill at least 6 hours or overnight. Transport the vinegar and oil mixture and the rice mixture separately in an insulated cooler with an ice pack. At picnic, shake vinegar and oil mixture well.

Pour over rice mixture; toss.

Makes 6 main-dish servings.

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