Chicken, Broccoli, and Lemon Stir-Fry

Name: Chicken, Broccoli, and Lemon Stir-Fry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 1/2 lbs broccoli, stems peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick, florets separated; 1 small lemon, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise, seeds removed; 1/2 cup water; 2 teaspoons cornstarch, dissolved in; 1 tablespoon water; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

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Recipe by Vino Girl

From Everyday Food November 2003

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READY IN: 35mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

3

tablespoons soy sauce
3

tablespoons water
2

tablespoons rice vinegar
2

tablespoons honey
2

garlic cloves, minced
¹⁄₄ - ¹⁄₂

teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 ¹⁄₂

lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2

tablespoons canola oil
1 ¹⁄₂

lbs broccoli, stems peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick, florets separated
1

small lemon, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise, seeds removed
¹⁄₂

cup water
2

teaspoons cornstarch, dissolved in
1

tablespoon water
2

tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

DIRECTIONS

In a large, shallow bowl, whisk together soy sauce, 3 tablespoons water, vinegar, honey, garlic, and crushed red pepper.
Pour half of the mixture into another bowl; reserve.
Place chicken in remaining mixture;
marinate for 15 minutes.
In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1/2 tablespoon oil over high heat.
Add half the chicken; cook, tossing often, until brown and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.
Transfer chicken to a plate. Repeat with another 1/2 tablespoon oil and remaining chicken.
Wipe skillet with a paper towel.
Heat remaining tablespoon oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook broccoli and lemon, tossing often, until broccoli is bright green, about 3 minutes.
Add 1/2 cup water; cook until broccoli is tender and lemon is translucent, about 6 minutes.
Add reserved marinade, cornstarch mixture, chicken, and any accumulated juices from plate.
Bring to a boil; cook, stirring until thickened, 1 minute.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds.