Chicken with Walnuts and Rice Pilaf

I'm in day 5 of a 7 day stretch at work. So something easy was needed for dinner tonight. So since I seem to be on a Rachael Ray kick, I decided to make another one from "Just in Time".

Chicken with Walnuts and Rice Pilaf
Inspired by Rachael Ray's Walnut Chicken with Sherry and Rice Pilaf with Chives

Ingredients:

• 1 package rice pilaf mix
• 3 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 - 1/2 pounds chicken, diced
• 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, pealed and diced
• 3 large cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 large red bell peppers, cut into bit sized cubes
• 1 (8-oz) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
• Black pepper
• 1/2 cup dry sherry
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup walnuts, diced

Directions:

• Cook rice according to directions on box
• Heat oil in a large skillet on high heat.
• Add the chicken and brown the meat on all sides, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Add ginger, garlic, and bell peppers.
• Saute for 3 to 4 minutes, tossing frequently.
• Add the water chestnuts, black pepper, and sherry.
• Cook for a minute to reduce the Sherry.
• Add the soy sauce and walnuts.
• Season with black pepper.
• Fluff rice pilaf and serve with the chicken.

Happy Weekend.