Garlic Chicken Stir Fry
This garlic chicken stir fry is a quick and easy dinner that's perfect for those busy weeknights! Cubes of chicken are cooked with colorful veggies and tossed in a flavorful garlic sauce for a meal that's way better than take out!
Servings: 4 People
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.
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Notes
Updated on March 18, 2021
Originally Posted on February 22, 2017
Nutrition
Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 554mg | Potassium: 676mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 79.9mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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