Lemon Chicken and Rice Recipe

SERVINGS: 2
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
Ingredients:
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon cornstarch
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
3/4 cup uncooked instant rice
1/3 cup frozen peas
Directions: In a skillet, cook the first four ingredients in butter. Combine cornstarch, broth, lemon juice and salt if desired until smooth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in rice and peas. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Yield: 2 servings.