SLICED CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Trim the broccoli stalks and peel them.
• Slice off the florettes, and cut them into bite size pieces.
• Roll cut the peeled stalks into small pieces.
• (you should end up with approz. 4 cups cut broccoli) Set aside.
• Slice chicken breasts into 1/4 inch wide slices.
• Place in bowl with chicken broth, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and stir together.
• Mix remaining 2 teaspoons cornstarch and 1/2 teaspoon salt with 1/2 cup cold water.
• Set aside.
• Pour 1 tablespoon oil into wok or large skillet and place over high heat.
• When oil is hot, add broccoli and stir for about 30 seconds.
• Add remaining 1/4 cup water, reduce heat to medium, and cover the pan.
• Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for approximately 2 to 3 minutes, or until broccoli turns dark green and is tender-crisp.
• Pour onto shallow platter and set aside.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in same pan over high heat.
• When oil is hot, add garlic and stir for about 30 seconds.
• With a spoon, stir up chicken in bowl again, and dump into pan with garlic.
• Stir briskly for 3-4 minutes, or until chicken has turned white.
• Add bamboo shoots and cooked broccoli, stirring constantly.
• Pour in the cornstarch mixture and continue stirring until the greavy has thickened slightly.
• Remove from heat and discard garlic, if desired.
• Serve hot.
• (I serve it over rice).