Sweet & Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry

🥘 Ingredients

• black pepper
  pinch unit
• butter
  1 tbsp
• chili pepper
  1 unit
• chopped chicken breast
  12 oz
• cilantro
  2 tbsp
• cooking oil
  1 tbsp
• cornstarch
  1 tbsp
• garlic powder
  ½ tsp
• green beans
  8 oz
• jasmine rice
  1 c
• lime
  1 unit
• salt
  pinch unit
• sweet soy glaze
  2 tbsp
• sweet thai chili sauce
  2 tbsp

🍳 Cookware

• small pot
• small bowl
• medium pan

1. 

   1

   In a small pot , combine jasmine rice , ¾ cup water, and a big pinch of salt . 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.

   jasmine rice: 1 c, salt: pinch unit
2. 

   2

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

   green beans: 8 oz, cilantro: 2 tbsp, lime: 1 unit, chili pepper: 1 unit
3. 

   3

   In a small bowl , whisk together half the cornstarch and ½ cup cold water until smooth. Whisk in sweet soy glaze and sweet thai chili sauce . Set aside. Pat chopped chicken breast dry with paper towels. Season with garlic powder , salt, and black pepper .

   cornstarch: 1 tbsp, sweet soy glaze: 2 tbsp, sweet thai chili sauce: 2 tbsp, chopped chicken breast: 12 oz, garlic powder: ½ tsp, black pepper: pinch unit
4. 

   4

   Heat a large drizzle of cooking oil 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 .

   cooking oil: 1 tbsp
5. 

   5

   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.
6. 

   6

   Fluff rice with a fork and season with salt and pepper. Add butter 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.

   butter: 1 tbsp