ANCIENT CHINESE SECRET, HUH?

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1" cubes

1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder

1 cup trimmed and halved snow peas

1 cup thinly sliced sweet red pepper

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp grated ginger root

3 cups chicken broth

1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain white rice

1/2 cup chopped green onions

2 Tbsp lime juice

2 Tbsp soy sauce

1 Tbsp honey

2 tsp sesame oil

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

1/4 tsp black pepper

Combine chicken and five-spiced powder in a large bowl. Toss or stir to coat chicken evenly with spice.

Spray a large saucepan with nonstick spray. Add chicken and cook over medium-high heat; stirring often, until no longer pink.

Add snow peas, red pepper, garlic, and ginger root. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.

Add all remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, until liquid is absorbed by rice and chicken is very tender.

Makes 4 servings.

Looneyspoons by Janet & Greta Podleski.