GINGERED CHICKEN WITH VEGTABLES

2 tbsp olive oil
1 pound, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 tbsp grated gingerroot
1 large clove garlic, crushed
2/3 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp Equal Sweetener or 3 packets (sugar substitute)
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp light cornstarch
2 tsp dark sesame oil
1 (16 oz) bag frozen oriental style vegetables, cooked and drained
salt and pepper to taste(optional)
hot cooked rice (optional)

Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Cook and stir chicken, ginger, and garlic about 10 minutes or until chicken is done.

Combine chicken broth, equal, soy sauce, cornstarch and sesame oil until smooth. Stir into chicken mixture. Cover and cook over med heat until thick and clear.

Stir in cooked vegetables and heat through. Season to taste with salt and pepper if desired and serve with hot cooked rice.