1 c. raw UNCLE BEN'S® original converted brand rice
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 tbsp. cornstarch, divided
3 tbsp. soy sauce, divided
3 tbsp. dry sherry, divided
1 lg. clove garlic, minced
4 tbsp. peanut oil or safflower oil, divided
1 lg. carrot, julienned
1 lg. green or red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 lg. onion, sliced
1/4 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced

Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, cut chicken into 1-inch square pieces; combine with mixture of 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 1 tablespoon each soy sauce and sherry, and garlic. Let stand 30 minutes. Mix remaining cornstarch, sherry and 2/3 cup water; set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in hot wok or large skillet until hot. Add chicken and stir-fry 4 minutes; remove.

Heat remaining oil in same pan. Add carrots, bell pepper and onion; stir-fry 4 minutes. Add mushrooms; stir-fry 30 seconds. Stir in chicken and cornstarch mixture. Cook, stirring until sauce boils and thickens. Remove from heat; stir in remaining soy sauce. Serve over rice. Makes 4 servings.