Broccoli Chicken Stir-Fry

• Serves: 4

• Contributor: MikeCrute

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
• 1⁄2 cup water, plus
• 2 tablespoons water, divided
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 lb chicken breasts, sliced thinly
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1 small onion, cut into wedges
• 1⁄3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 4 cups hot cooked rice

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water and garlic powder until smooth.
2. Add chicken and toss. Cover chicken and allow to marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
3. In a large skillet or wok over medium high heat, stir-fry chicken in 1 tablespoon oil until it reaches desired doneness; remove and keep warm.
4. Stir-fry broccoli and onion in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes.
5. Add garlic and simmer for 30 seconds
6. Return chicken to pan.
7. Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger and remaining cornstarch and water until smooth; add to the pan.
8. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
9. Serve over rice.

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