Island Chicken and Rice

Description

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds boneless chicken breasts, cut in 1½-inch pieces
• salt
• ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ½ cup coarsely chopped onion
• 1 x 16-ounce can sliced peaches in juice (reserve juice)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch strips
• 1 medium tomato, coarsely chopped
• 3 cups hot cooked rice
• ¼ cup slivered almonds, toasted

Procedures

1. Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
2. Cook chicken and onion in oil in large skillet until chicken is lightly browned.
3. Blend reserved juice, soy sauce, vinegar and remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch; add to chicken.
4. Cook, stirring, until clear and thickened.
5. Add peaches, green pepper and tomato. Simmer 5 minutes, or until green pepper is tender-crisp.
6. Serve over beds of fluffy rice. Sprinkle with almonds.