Broccoli Chicken Stir-Fry

bmcnichol's Note:

Adapted from Light and Tasty.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast , cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 1 small sweet red pepper , julienned
• 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts , drained
• 1 (6 ounce) package frozen snow peas , thawed
• 1 small onion , cut into thin wedges
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
• 1 (14 ½ ounce) can chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 4 cups hot cooked rice

Directions:

1. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in oil for 8 minutes or until lightly browned and juices run clear.
2. Remove and keep warm.
3. In the same skillet, stir-fry the broccoli, red pepper, water chestnuts, snow peas, onion and garlic for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender.
4. Return chicken to the pan and sprinkle with Chinese Five spice.
5. Stir in broth and bring to a boil.
6. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth and gradually stir into skillet.
7. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
8. Serve over rice.

Reviews

[*Parsley*]

Colorful and delicious. It's a nice change from the usual brown sauces that are usually added to stir-frys. I added a handful of sliced mushrooms. Thanx for posting this. I'll make this again.