"Kwik" Kiwi Chicken Stir-Fry

Cubes of chicken breast are stir-fried with green onion and red sweet pepper, plus kiwifruit, in a flavorful sauce.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon peel
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1-1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 Tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 red bell pepper, cubed
• 6 green onions, cut into two-inch pieces
• 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 Tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• 3 kiwi, peeled, halved, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
• 2 cups cooked rice
• Garnish: Additional green onion, sliced

Directions:

In a medium bowl stir together the first seven ingredients until blended. Set aside. Dredge the chicken cubes in the cornstarch until evenly coated. Heat 1 Tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry 4-5 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate. Add another Tablespoon of oil to wok. Stir in pepper, onions, garlic and ginger. Stir-fry 1-2 minutes. Return chicken to wok. Stir in reserved broth mixture. Cook 2 minutes. Stir in kiwi. To serve: Spoon 1/2 cup rice into each of 4 bowls. Top each with stir-fry mixture, and garnish with chopped green onions.

Number of Servings: 4

Notes from the Cook: Choose firm, unblemished kiwi for this dish.