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title: Sweet & Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/sweet-spicy-chicken-stir-fry-615486175801de43c5381402
servings: 2
prep time: 5 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
time required: 20 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Sesame
  - Soy
  - Wheat
  - Milk
tags:
  - Easy Prep
  - Spicy
  - Easy Cleanup
  - Calorie Smart
  - Quick
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 11800
source_chef: Michelle Doll Olson
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the sweet-and-spicy sauce, though some found it too sweet; adjust spice levels to taste.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Quick and simple to make, with easy cleanup; great for busy weeknights.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Chicken%20Recipes/Chicken%20Stir%20Fry/sweet-spicy-chicken-stir-fry.avif"
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In a #small pot{}, combine @jasmine rice{1%cup}, ¾ cup water, and a big pinch of @salt{pinch%unit}. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until rice is tender ~{15%minutes}. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

While rice cooks, wash and dry produce. Trim @green beans{8%oz} if necessary; cut crosswise on a diagonal into 1-inch pieces. Pick @cilantro{2%tbsp} leaves from stems; roughly chop leaves. Quarter @lime{1%unit}. Thinly slice @chili pepper{1%unit}.

In a #small bowl{}, whisk together half the @cornstarch{1%tbsp} and ½ cup cold water until smooth. Whisk in @sweet soy glaze{2%tbsp} and @sweet thai chili sauce{2%tbsp}. Set aside. Pat @chopped chicken breast{12%oz} dry with paper towels. Season with @garlic powder{½%tsp}, salt, and @black pepper{pinch%unit}.

Heat a large drizzle of @cooking oil{1%tbsp} in a #medium pan{} over medium-high heat. Add green beans and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green and just tender ~{3%minutes}. Transfer to a plate. Add another drizzle of oil to pan, then add chicken. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through ~{3%minutes}.

Pour sauce into pan with chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer. Cook, stirring, until thickened ~{1%minutes}. Turn off heat. Stir in green beans, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. Taste and add more lime juice, salt, and pepper if desired.

Fluff rice with a fork and season with salt and pepper. Add @butter{1%tbsp} to rice for a richer flavor. Divide rice between plates or bowls and top with chicken stir-fry. Add a pinch of chili if desired. Serve with any remaining lime wedges on the side.