Honey Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Communitytable.com- Pam Nelson, Beaverton, oregan
Serves 6 peopleCategories: Poultry- Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp. salt
- Black pepper
- 4 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups cooked long-grain white rice
- 1/2 cup dry roasted salted peanuts
Directions
- Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces and toss in a medium bowl with salt, pepper and cornstarch.
- In a small bowl, stir together broth, honey, soy sauce and crushed red pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add vegetables and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until vegetables are soft, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add broth mixture to pan. Toss well; bring to a boil over high heat. Cook 1 minutes to thicken sauce. Serve with cooked rice and top with peanuts.
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Any vegetables you prefer can be substituted, or added to this dish. Squash, zucchini, cauliflower, carrots, and even apples, all work well.