Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

• 1 pound chicken breast (about 2 breasts), cubed
• 3 scallions, whites only, thinly sliced on an angle
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 -inch piece peeled fresh ginger, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon, plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon dry sherry
• 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 5 to 6 cups broccoli, trimmed sliced stalks and medium florets (separated)
• 3/4 to 1 teaspoon red chili flakes, optional
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• Jasmine rice, for serving

1. 1.
2. Toss chicken with scallion, half of garlic, half of ginger, soy sauce, sugar, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon salt, sherry, and sesame oil in a medium bowl.
3. Marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
4. Mix remaining cornstarch with 1/3 cup water.
5. 2.
6. Heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat.
7. Add 1 tablespoon oil and heat.
8. Add broccoli stems and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
9. Add florets, remaining garlic, ginger, and 2 tablespoons water.
10. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
11. Stir-fry until broccoli is bright green but still crisp, about 2 minutes.
12. Transfer to a plate.
13. 3.
14. Reheat skillet add 2 tablespoon oil and heat.
15. Add chicken and chili flakes, if using.
16. Stir-fry until chicken begins to brown, about 3 minutes.
17. Add hoisin sauce, return broccoli to pan, and toss heat through.
18. Stir in reserved cornstarch mixture and bring to a boil until thickened.
19. (Add water to thin sauce, if necessary.)
20. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
21. Serve over rice.
22. Calories: 431
23. Total Fat: 16 grams
24. Saturated Fat: 2 grams
25. Total Carbohydrate: 40 grams
26. Protein: 32 grams
27. Sodium: 1097 milligrams
28. Cholesterol: 66 milligrams
29. Fiber: 4 grams

chicken, scallions, garlic, fresh ginger, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, salt, sherry, sesame oil, vegetable oil, broccoli, red chili flakes, hoisin sauce, jasmine rice

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/chicken-and-broccoli-stir-fry-recipe4.html (may not work)