Garlic Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon vegetable oil divided use
• ▢1 cup broccoli florets
• ▢1 cup mushrooms halved
• ▢1 yellow bell pepper cored, seeded and thinly sliced
• ▢1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces
• ▢salt and pepper to taste
• ▢4 cloves of garlic minced
• ▢3/4 cup chicken broth
• ▢1 tablespoon brown sugar
• ▢2 tablespoons soy sauce
• ▢2 teaspoons sesame oil
• ▢2 teaspoons cornstarch

Instructions

• • Place 1 teaspoon of oil in a large pan and heat over medium high heat.

• • Add the broccoli, mushrooms and bell pepper to the pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Remove the vegetables from the pan; transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel, then heat the remaining tablespoon of oil over high heat.
• Add the chicken to the pan in a single layer and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until chicken is browned and cooked through.
• Lower heat to medium, add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
• Add the vegetables back to the pan.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil and cornstarch,
• Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture and bring to a simmer.
• Simmer for 1-2 minutes or until sauce has just thickened.
• Serve immediately, with steamed rice if desired.