Chicken Stir Fry
INGREDIENTS
1-2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 1 inch cubes
salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbsp olive oil divided
2 Cups broccoli florets
2 yellow bell peppers cut into 1 inch pieces
2 red bell peppers cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup baby carrots sliced
2 tsp minced ginger
2 garlic cloves minced
Stir Fry Sauce
1 tbsp corn starch
2 tbsp cold water
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup honey
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (or to your preference)
METHOD
1. In a medium size bowl, whisk together corn starch and water.
2. Add remaining ingredients (chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, and toasted sesame oil, red pepper flakes) and whisk to combine. Set aside.
3. Add one tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet or wok and heat over medium high heat.
4. Add chicken (in batches if necessary) and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from skillet.
5. Reduce heat to medium and add remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet.
6. Add broccoli, bell pepper, and carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, just until crisp tender.
7. Add ginger and garlic and cook for an additional minute.
8. Return chicken to the skillet and stir to combine.
9. Whisk stir fry sauce and pour over chicken and vegetables and stir gently to combine.
10. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, and let boil for 1 minute.
HOW TO SERVE
Serve with rice.
VARIATIONS
You can use whatever vegetables and whichever type of meat you like including shrimp.