Easy Chicken Stir Fry

Chinese, Poultry

Prep Time: 8 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Servings: Servings 4 Source: Momontimeout.com

Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 1 inch cubes
salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil divided
2 cups broccoli florets
1/2 yellow bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 red bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 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 low sodium chicken broth
3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Stir Fry Sauce:
In a medium size bowl, whisk together the corn starch and water.  Add the remaining ingredients (chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, and toasted sesame oil, red pepper flakes) and whisk to combine.  Set aside.
Add one tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet or wok and heat over medium high heat.
Add the chicken, in batches, if necessary, and season with salt and pepper.  Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until cooked through.  Remove from skillet.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet.
Add the broccoli, bell pepper, and carrots.  Cook, stirring occasionally, just until crisp & tender.  Add the ginger and garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Add chicken back into the skillet and stir to combine.
Whisk stir fry sauce and pour over chicken and vegetables and stir gently to combine.
Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, and let boil for one minute.
Serve with rice and/or chow mein if desired.

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