Hoisin-Garlic Chicken

Instructions

1. Cook the rice

   Carefully rinse the rice (sifting through for any impurities). Drain thoroughly. In a medium pot, combine the rice, a big pinch of salt, and 1 cup of water. Heat to boiling on high. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cook, without stirring, 13 to 15 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Turn off the heat and fluff with a fork. Cover to keep warm.

2. Prepare the ingredients & make the sauce

   Meanwhile, wash and dry the fresh produce. Cut off and discard the root ends of the bok choy; thinly slice crosswise. Thinly slice the scallions, separating the white bottoms and hollow green tops. Roughly chop the peanuts. In a large bowl, combine the dressing and hoisin sauce.

3. Cook the bok choy

   In a large pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat the sesame oil on medium-high until hot. Add the sliced bok choy and sliced white bottoms of the scallions; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes, or until softened. Transfer to a bowl. Cover with foil to keep warm. Wipe out the pan.

4. Cook the chicken & serve your dish

   Pat the chicken dry with paper towels; place in a bowl. Add the cornstarch and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat. In the same pan, heat a thin layer of oil on medium-high. Once the oil is hot enough that a pinch of cornstarch sizzles immediately when added, add the coated chicken in an even layer (discarding any excess cornstarch). Cook, without stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Discarding any oil from the pan, transfer the cooked chicken to the bowl of sauce. Toss to coat. Serve the cooked rice topped with the cooked bok choy and dressed chicken. Garnish with the chopped peanuts and sliced green tops of the scallions. Enjoy!