Asian-Inspired Weeknight Dinner

• Cool cucumber salad Whisk together 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl. Add 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 2 seeded, peeled, and sliced cucumbers; 1 medium tomato, cut into wedges; and 2 chopped green onions. Toss to combine.

• Short-grain or sticky rice 

GAME PLAN

Total time: 30 minutes

1. While water boils for rice:
• Prepare and chill salad.

2. While rice cooks:
• Cut vegetables and slice chicken.

3. Cook chicken and vegetables.