• In a small pot, combine rice, 3/4 cup water (11/2 cups for 4 servings), and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

• While rice cooks, wash and dry all produce. • Trim green beans if necessary; cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces. (TIP: To do this quickly, line up several beans and slice all at once.) Pick basil leaves from stems; roughly chop leaves. Quarter lime. Thinly slice chili.

• In a small bowl, whisk together half the cornstarch and 1/2 cup cold water (use all the cornstarch and 1 cup water for 4 servings) until smooth. Whisk in sweet soy glaze and chili sauce. Set aside. • Pat chicken* dry with paper towels. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

• Heat a large drizzle of oil in a medium pan (use a large pan for 4 servings) over medium-high heat. Add green beans and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green and just tender, 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. • Add another drizzle of oil to pan, then add chicken. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 3-5 minutes.

• Pour sauce into pan with chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer. Cook, stirring, until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Turn off heat. • Stir in green beans, chopped basil, and a squeeze of lime juice. Taste and add more lime juice, salt, and pepper if you feel like something is missing.

• Fluff rice with a fork; stir in 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) and season with salt and pepper. • Divide rice between plates or bowls and top with chicken stir-fry. Add a pinch of chili if desired. Serve with any remaining lime wedges on the side.