Honey Chicken over Snow Pea Rice Recipe

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Honey Chicken over Snow Pea Rice
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  1. Heat a medium saucepan over med-high heat; add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and the butter to the pot.
  2. When the butter is melted, add in the rice; season with salt and pepper, lightly brown the rice for 3-4 minutes, stirring often.
  3. Add in the wine and allow it to evaporate entirely, 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Add in 3 cups chicken broth and the lemon zest; bring liquid to a boil; cover and lower heat.
  5. Cook the rice for 18 -20 minutes or until tender.
  6. Once the rice has only about 3 more minutes of cook time, remove the lid and add the sliced snow peas (don’t stir the rice; just add the snow peas on top and put the lid on.
  7. The steam will lightly cook the snow peas.
  8. Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the snow peas; they should have some crunch to them.
  9. While the rice is cooking, preheat a large skillet over med-high heat with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
  10. Add in the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and brown for 3 minutes.
  11. Add in the red pepper flakes, onions, garlic, ginger, and honey.
  12. Stir frequently and continue to cook 3-4 minutes, or until the onions are tender.
  13. Add the remaining 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
  14. Once at a simmer, combine the cornstarch with a splash of water and mix to create a thin paste.
  15. Add the cornstarch mixture to the simmering chicken, mix thoroughly and continue to cook for 2 minutes or until the liquid is thickened.
  16. Add the sliced scallions and lemon juice to the chicken and stir.
  17. Serve the honey chicken over the snow pea rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 832.11 Kcal (3484 kJ)
Calories from fat 403.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44.86g 69%
Cholesterol 66.59mg 22%
Sodium 2073.84mg 86%
Potassium 1196.02mg 25%
Total Carbs 69.23g 23%
Sugars 19.18g 77%
Dietary Fiber 10.87g 43%
Protein 32.5g 65%
Vitamin C 41.5mg 69%
Iron 2.8mg 16%
Calcium 163.2mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 113.95 Kcal (477 kJ)
Calories from fat 55.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.14g 69%
Cholesterol 9.12mg 22%
Sodium 283.98mg 86%
Potassium 163.78mg 25%
Total Carbs 9.48g 23%
Sugars 2.63g 77%
Dietary Fiber 1.49g 43%
Protein 4.45g 65%
Vitamin C 5.7mg 69%
Iron 0.4mg 16%
Calcium 22.3mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.6
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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