Lemon Grass Szechwan Chicken recipe

4 servings

1 cup water, divided

4 stalks McCormick® Gourmet Collection® Lemon Grass

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)

1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection® Szechwan Seasoning

1/2 teaspoon salt

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 teaspoons cornstarch

2 cups hot cooked rice

Microwave 1/2 cup water in a glass bowl at HIGH 1 minute.

Cut lemon grass into 1-inch pieces; add to water, cover and let stand 5 minutes.

Process lemon grass mixture, lime juice, sugar, Szechwan seasoning and salt in a food processor or blender 30 seconds or until blended.

Place chicken in a shallow dish or self-closing plastic bag; add lemon grass mixture.

Cover and let stand 15 minutes.

Remove chicken from marinade, reserving marinade.

Cook chicken in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat 7-9 minutes on each side or until done.

(Be careful not to over-brown chicken).

Remove from skillet; set aside.

Add reserved marinade to skillet and cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes.

Mix remaining 1/2 cup water and cornstarch; stir into marinade and cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.

Pour glaze through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a bowl, discarding solids.

Serve chicken over rice; pour glaze over chicken.