CHICKEN BROCCOLI STIR-FRY

Chicken Broccoli Stir-Fry image

"This easily prepared recipe offers scrumptious but mild Asian flavor in a nicely balanced protein dish the whole family will love." Clara Coulston - Washington Court House, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
6 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
Dash cayenne pepper
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup canned sliced water chestnuts
1/2 cup canned bamboo shoots
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Remove 3/4 cup of marinade; cover and refrigerate. Add chicken to remaining marinade in bowl; toss to coat. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours. , Drain and discard marinade from chicken. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and reserved marinade until smooth; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; stir-fry until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. Stir-fry broccoli in remaining oil, 2 minutes. Add mushrooms; stir-fry 2 minutes longer. Add the water chestnuts, bamboo shoots and onions; cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, 1-2 minutes longer., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. Add chicken; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 719mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges