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Chicken Ponzu Over Rice with Carrots and Sugar Snap Peas
4 servings
30 minutes total
  • 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

    1. 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.
    2. 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.
    3. 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

    1. Place carrots in microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes.
    2. 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%