Szechuan Chicken, Peppers, and Peas on Rice Recipe

This savory stir-fry features tender chicken, crisp snap peas, and sweet bell pepper, all tossed in a flavorful sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!

Ingredients

• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 1 cups water
• 1 teaspoons sea salt, divided
• 1 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into -inch pieces
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 (6 ounce) packages sugar snap peas
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• cup low-sodium soy sauce
• cup water
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (optional)
• 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

1. Place the rice in a saucepan and cover with water. Mix the rice with your fingers until the water becomes cloudy, then drain. Repeat once more.
2. Add 1 cups water and 1 teaspoon of salt to the rice. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the water is absorbed, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit, uncovered.
3. In a bowl, combine the remaining teaspoon salt, chicken pieces, and cornstarch. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
4. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat and add the vegetable oil. Once hot, add the chicken, sugar snap peas, and diced red bell pepper. Let it cook without stirring for 1 minute.
5. Stir or toss the ingredients and cook for an additional 4 minutes, until the chicken is lightly browned.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, minced garlic, white sugar, and chili garlic sauce (if using). Pour the mixture into the wok with the chicken and vegetables.
7. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, until the chicken is no longer pink in the center.
8. To serve, divide the cooked rice among 4 plates. Top each plate with the chicken and vegetable stir-fry, and spoon over the sauce.
9. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition	Amount	% Daily Value*
Calories	555
Total Fat	13g	17%
Saturated Fat	2g	12%
Cholesterol	73mg	24%
Sodium	1491mg	65%
Total Carbohydrates	67g	24%
Dietary Fiber	6g	23%
Total Sugars	4g
Protein	37g	74%
Vitamin C	61mg	68%
Calcium	124mg	10%
Iron	12mg	64%
Potassium	316mg	7%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.