Ingredients

4

cups cooked rice (cooked as directed on package)

1

cup chicken broth

2

tablespoons cornstarch

2

tablespoons soy sauce

1

tablespoon rice vinegar

1

teaspoon sugar

1/4

teaspoon salt, if desired

1

tablespoon oil

2

garlic cloves, minced

1/2

cup slivered almonds

4

boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1

medium red bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces

1

cup fresh pea pods, trimmed, cut diagonally in half

1

(8-oz.) can sliced water chestnuts, drained

2

cups chopped Chinese (napa) cabbage

Preparation

In small bowl, combine broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar and salt; mix well. Set aside.

Heat oil in large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot. Add garlic, almonds and chicken; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and almonds are golden brown.

Add bell pepper; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes. Add pea pods and water chestnuts; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add cabbage and cornstarch mixture; cook and stir until sauce is thickened and bubbly. Serve over rice.