Chicken with Snow Pea Pods (Recipe)

Ingredients

• Cooking spray
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
• 3/4 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper (about 1 medium)
• 3/4 cup thinly sliced yellow bell pepper (about 1 medium)
• 6 ounces fresh snow pea pods
• 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons dry sherry
• 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
• 3 cups hot cooked long-grain rice

Preparation

1. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add 1 teaspoon oil; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add peppers; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add snow peas; stir-fry 2 minutes. Remove from pan; keep warm.
2. Add remaining oil to pan. Add chicken and garlic; stir-fry 4 minutes or until chicken is lightly browned. Remove from pan.
3. Combine broth and next 4 ingredients; stir well. Add chicken, broth mixture, and sesame seeds to pan; cook 3 minutes or until mixture is thickened and bubbly, stirring frequently. Stir in vegetable mixture. To serve, spoon 3/4 cup rice onto each plate; top evenly with chicken mixture.