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

Directions

 * 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.