26% calorie reduction from traditional recipe.

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 cup red pepper strips
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
16 fresh pea pods, cut in half crosswise
1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root
1 large clove garlic, crushed
2/3 cup reduced fat, reduced- sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons Equal® Spoonful*
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
4 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry chicken until no longer pink; remove chicken from skillet. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in skillet. Add red peppers, mushrooms, pea pods, water chestnuts, green onion, ginger and garlic to skillet. Stir-fry mixture 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.

Meanwhile, combine chicken broth, Equal®, soy sauce, cornstarch and sesame oil until smooth. Stir into skillet mixture. Cook over medium heat until thick and clear. Stir in chicken; heat through. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Serve over hot cooked rice, if desired.

Makes 4 servings.

* May substitute 3 packets Equal® sweetener.

Submitted by: Equal