Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 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

STIR-FRY SAUCE

• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   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).

3. 3

   Add in the chicken strips and stir-fry until opaque (about 3 minutes).

4. 4

   Add in remaining garlic, yellow onion slices and steamed broccoli florets and 1/2 cup chicken broth; stir-fry for 2 minutes.

5. 5

   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.

6. 6

   Remove to a bowl and sprinkle chopped green onions on top.

7. 7

   serve with rice.