Almond Chicken Stir Fry

1 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
3 tbsp. canola oil
3-4 cups veggies of your choice. I usually use matchstick carrots, sugar snap peas, red onion and broccoli.
3 cups chicken broth
3 tbsp. soy sauce
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup cold water
Hot cooked rice
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

In a skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in oil until no longer pink. Stir in the vegetables, chicken broth and soy sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until vegetables are crisp-tender. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into chicken mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over rice. Sprinkle with almonds. Yield: 6 servings.

Grilled Lemon and Herb Salmon Packets

Courtesy of Betty Crocker

2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 can 14 oz chicken broth
1 cup matchstick-cut carrots
4 salmon fillets
1 tsp. lemon pepper seasoning salt
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
1 medium lemon, cut lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise into 1/4 inch pieces

Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Spray four 18x12-inch sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil with cooking spray.

Mix rice and broth in medium bowl. Let stand about 5 minutes or until most of broth is absorbed. Stir in carrots.

Place salmon fillet on center of each foil piece. Sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning salt and salt; top with chives. Arrange lemon slices over salmon. Spoon rice mixture around each fillet. Fold foil over salmon and rice so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again. Allow space on sides for circulation and expansion.

Cover and grill packets 4 to 6 inches from low heat 11 to 14 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with fork. Place packets on plates. Cut large X across top of each packet; fold back foil.