Island Chicken and Rice

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, cut in 1-1/2-inch pieces
 * salt
 * ground black pepper
 * 2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
 * 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 * 1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
 * 1 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
 * 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions
Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Cook chicken and onion in oil in large skillet until chicken is lightly browned.

Blend reserved juice, soy sauce, vinegar and remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch; add to chicken. Cook, stirring, until clear and thickened. Add peaches, green pepper and tomato. Simmer 5 minutes, or until green pepper is tender-crisp. Serve over beds of fluffy rice. Sprinkle with almonds.