How to Make Szechuan Chicken, Peppers, and Peas on Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

Szechuan cuisine is known for its bold and spicy flavors, and this Szechuan Chicken, Peppers, and Peas on Rice recipe is no exception. It's a dish that brings together tender chicken, crunchy peppers, and sweet peas in a savory and spicy Szechuan sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. Served on a bed of fluffy white rice, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your household.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt, divided
  • 1 ¼ 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 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • 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. Stir or toss until chicken is lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
  • Whisk soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, garlic, sugar, and chili garlic sauce together in a bowl. Pour into the wok. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Divide rice among 4 plates. Top with chicken and sauce. Garnish with green onions.
  • Nutrition

    555 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 73mg
    • Sodium: 1491mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 67g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 37g
    • Vitamin C: 61mg
    • Calcium: 124mg
    • Iron: 12mg
    • Potassium: 316mg