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Lemon Chicken and Rice

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large carrot, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 cup frozen peasIn a skillet, cook the first 4 ingredients in butter for 5 to 7 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. In a bowl combine cornstarch, broth, lemon juice and salt if desired until smooth. Add to skillet and bring to a boil.Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add rice and peas. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes.Serves 6.Nutritional Analysis: One serving (prepared with reduced-fat margarine and low sodium chicken broth and w/o salt) equals: 235 calories, 156 mg sodium, 43 mg cholesterol, 27 gm carbohydrate, 20 gm protein, 5 gm fatDiabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 1/2 starch. 1 vegetable

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