Quick Chicken Curry

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp

cornstarch

3/4 tsp

kosher salt, divided

1/2 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

1 lb

skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices

5 tsp

canola oil, divided

2 tsp

grated peeled fresh ginger

garlic cloves, minced

3/4 cup

vertically sliced yellow onion

1 1/2 cups

snow peas, trimmed

1/4 cup

water

1 cup

light coconut milk

1 tbsp

red curry paste

1 1/2 tbsp

fresh lime juice

2 cups

cooked brown rice

hot red chile (such as jalapeño or Fresno), stemmed, seeded, and thinly sliced lengthwise

1/4 cup

fresh cilantro leaves