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Chicken Ponzu Over Rice with Carrots and Sugar Snap Peas
4 servings
30 minutes total
Chicken Ponzu Over Rice
Carrots and Sugar Snap Peas
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Chicken Ponzu Over Rice
Carrots and Sugar Snap Peas
- Prepare carrot recipe through step 1 (5 minutes)
- Prepare chicken recipe through step 2 (15 minutes)
- Complete carrot recipe, then complete chicken and serve (10 minutes)
Chicken Ponzu Over Rice
Ingredients
- ½ green bell pepper
- 1 ¾ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons roasted garlic
- ½ cup presliced green onions
- 8 oz fresh presliced mushrooms
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- 4 oz sliced water chestnuts (drained)
- ⅓ cup ponzu sauce
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2 (10-oz) bags frozen precooked white rice with vegetables
Prep
- Cut bell pepper into bite-size pieces.
- Cut chicken into bite-size pieces (wash hands).
Steps
- Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Place oil in pan, then add garlic, green onions, and mushrooms. Cover, then cook and stir 3–4 minutes or until mushrooms are browned.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Move mushrooms to one side of pan; add chicken, bell peppers, and water chestnuts. Cook and stir 4 minutes or until chicken is browned.
- Stir in ponzu sauce and molasses; cook 3–4 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Microwave rice on HIGH for 3 ½–4 ½ minutes or until steaming. Serve chicken over rice.
Carrots and Sugar Snap Peas
Ingredients
- 8 oz fresh sugar snap peas
- 8 oz fresh baby carrots
- 1 tablespoon garlic butter
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
Prep
- Snip ends of peas, if needed; set aside.
Steps
- Place carrots in microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes.
- Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 3–4 more minutes or until tender. Stir and serve.
Serving Suggestions
- Complete your meal with egg rolls (or dinner rolls) and lemon creme cake for dessert.
- Ponzu is a Japanese sauce made with citrus juice and soy sauce. It is served as a dipping sauce or used as a condiment.
Chicken Ponzu Over Rice
Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 410, Total Fat 9g, Sat Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 110mg, Sodium 790mg, Total Carb 39g, Fiber 3g, Sugars 14g, Protein 45g, Calc 6%, Vitamin A 15%, Vitamin C 30%, Iron 20%
Carrots and Sugar Snap Peas
Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 60, Total Fat 2.5g, Sat Fat 1.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 5mg, Sodium 250mg, Total Carb 8g, Fiber 3g, Sugars 4g, Protein 2g, Calc 4%, Vitamin A 190%, Vitamin C 45%, Iron 6%