Quick Broccoli and Chicken Stir-Fry
- 1 each chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless about 8 ounces, cut into bite -size pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari divided
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch divided
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 inch ginger peeled and minced, divided
- 2 tablespoons shaoxing wine or dry sherry, divided
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar cut into strips
- 1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil divided
- 1 each scallions, spring or green onions sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 each sweet red bell peppers cut into strips
- 1 each carrots peeled and sliced into 1/8-inch slices
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 x red pepper flakes optional
- In a medium bowl, add the chicken pieces with 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch, a pinch of each minced garlic and ginger, and 1/2 tablespoons of shaoxing wine or sherry.
- Toss until the chicken pieces are evenly coated.
- Set aside while you are prepare other vegetables, about 15 minutes.
- Mix the remaining soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, wine, sugar, oyster sauce, rice vinegar and red pepper flakes if needed in a small bowl, and mix well for later use.
- Heat 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or a wok over medium-heat until hot.
- Add the chicken, stirring occasionally, and cook for about 6 minutes, or until chicken pieces have been browned.
- Transfer onto a plate.
- Set aside.
- Add the remaining oil into the skillet or pan.
- Add the remaining garlic, ginger and scallions, stirring often, and cook for about 40 seconds to 1 minute.
- Stir in the broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots, and cook for about 4 minutes, or until the vegetables start to become tender but still crispy.
- Return the chicken to the pan, pour the sauce over, and toss until evenly coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.
- Adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot with rice or noodles.
chicken breast halves, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, garlic, ginger, shaoxing wine, brown sugar, oyster sauce, vegetable oil, scallions, broccoli florets, sweet red bell peppers, carrots, rice vinegar, red pepper
Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/quick-broccoli-chicken-stir-fry-54802 (may not work)