Szechuan Chicken, Peppers, and Peas on Rice

Name: Szechuan Chicken, Peppers, and Peas on Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup jasmine rice; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt, divided; 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 (6 ounce) packages sugar snap peas; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 2 large cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons white sugar; 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (Optional); 2 green onions, thinly sliced

⏱️ Ready in 40 min 🥄 Prep 15 min 🔥 Cook 25 min 👥 4 servings 👁️ 32 views

Chicken is stir-fried with red bell pepper and sugar snap peas and served over rice in this Szechuan-inspired dish perfect for a weeknight.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 15 min

Cook 25 min

Serves 4

Difficulty Hard

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 4

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 555

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13.2g 17%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 1491mg 65%

Total Carbohydrate 67.3g 24%

Dietary Fiber 6.3g 23%

Total Sugars 3.8g

Protein 37.1g 74%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Place rice in a saucepan and cover with water.

Mix with your fingers until water is cloudy; drain.

Repeat once more.

Add 1 1/2 cup water and 1 teaspoon salt.

Bring to a boil; cook for 1 minute.

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed, about 12 minutes.

Remove from heat and uncover.

Mix remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, chicken breasts, and cornstarch together in a bowl.

Set a wok or large skillet over high heat and add oil.

Add chicken, sugar snap peas, and red bell pepper.

Cook, without stirring, for 1 minute.