Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry

Ingredients

• 2 large chicken breasts (sliced thin)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
• 1 cup onion (sliced)
• 1 cup carrots (sliced)
• 1 cup chicken broth (divided)
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 cups broccoli
• 1 cup 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 red bell pepper
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 3 cups cooked rice
• 1 green onion (optional garnish)
• Peanuts (optional garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix 1/4 cup chicken broth with 2 teaspoons corn starch and set aside.

2. 2

   Place a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and coat with cooking spray. Add the chicken, garlic, and ginger and cook for 2 minutes until chicken is brown. Add the onion slices, carrots, 3/4 cup of chicken broth, soy sauce, and browned sugar. Cover and lower temperature to medium and cook for 5 minutes, stirring halfway through. Stir in the broccoli, mushrooms, and bell pepper, cover, and cook another 5 minutes, stirring half way through. Add in the cornstarch mixture and continue to cook and stir until thickened (1-2 minutes).

3. 3

   Serve over rice and top with green onion and/or peanuts.