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Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

A quick chicken and broccoli stir-fry in a glossy cornstarch-thickened sauce. Serve over white or brown rice and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbspsoy sauce or to taste
  • 1 1/2 TbspArgo® Corn Starch
  • 2/3 cuplow-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 Tbsphoney
  • 1 Tbsppacked brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsprice vinegar
  • 1 tsptoasted sesame oil
  • 1 lbboneless skinless chicken breasts, cut int 1-inch cubes
  • 3 Tbspvegetable oil or light olive oil
  • 1/2 cupchopped green onions only white and light green portion
  • 1 Tbsppeeled and minced fresh ginger
  • 1 Tbsppeeled and minced garlic
  • 5 cupssmall broccoli florets
  • 3 Tbspwater
  • Sesame seeds for serving (optional)
  • White or brown rice for serving

Instructions

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl whisk together the soy sauce and cornstarch until smooth. Whisk in the chicken broth, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar and toasted sesame oil. Set the sauce mixture aside.
  • Pat the chicken cubes dry with paper towels. Heat 1 Tbsp vegetable oil in a large (12-inch) nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook, turning once halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 6–7 minutes total. Transfer the chicken to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 2 Tbsp vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the white and light-green portions of the chopped green onions, the minced ginger and the minced garlic; sauté, stirring, about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  • Add the broccoli florets and the 3 Tbsp water to the skillet. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is crisp-tender, about 4–5 minutes.
  • Stir the reserved soy sauce mixture again, then pour it into the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, about 1–2 minutes.
  • Return the cooked chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Toss everything together until the chicken is heated through and coated in the sauce, about 1 minute.
  • Serve the stir-fry over cooked white or brown rice and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • 12-inch nonstick skillet
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups
  • Spatula
  • Paper Towels
  • Plate
  • Foil

Notes

This stir-fry reheats well. You can reheat it in a skillet over medium heat with the lid on.
Rice not included in nutritional info.
Recipe source: Cooking Classy