GARLIC CHICKEN STIR-FRY

Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry image

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 -3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (about 6 large cloves)
1/2-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste, adjust to suit heat level or you may omit)
1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger
1 bunch green onion, chopped (save a few to garnish the top of the dish after cooking)
1 -1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced (or use 2 medium)
1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
2 cups steamed broccoli florets (can use more)
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

For the stir-fry sauce; in a small bowl whisk together 1/2 cup chicken broth with soy sauce, sugar and cornstarch until smooth; set aside.
Heat peanut oil in a wok or in a large heavy skillet; when the oil starts to smoke quickly stir in 1 tablespoon minced garlic, crushed chili flakes, ginger and chopped green onions; stir-fry until the green onions are translucent (about 2-3 minutes).
Add in the chicken strips and stir-fry until opaque (about 3 minutes).
Add in remaining garlic, yellow onion slices and steamed broccoli florets and 1/2 cup chicken broth; stir-fry for 2 minutes.
Re-mix the broth/cornstarch mixture slightly once again with a fork or whisk then add to the skillet; cook stirring until the chicken and veggies are coated and the sauce has thickened.
Remove to a bowl and sprinkle chopped green onions on top.
serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.1, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 784.6, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 10.3, Protein 30.9