Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry

Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry 1 tsp olive oil or non-stick spray 1 pound of boneless skinless chicken breast 2 tsp minced garlic 2 tsp of finely chopped ginger 1 cup of cold chicken broth 3 tbs of soy sauce 2 tsp of sugar (optional) 2 cups of broccoli flowerets 2 tsp of cornstarch Cut the chicken breast into 1″ pieces, set aside. Heat a large frying pan that has been sprayed with non-stick spray (or add 1 tsp of oil to the pan) over medium heat, add chicken, garlic, and ginger then fry for 2 to 3 minutes until browned. Add 2/3 of the broth, soy sauce, and sugar. Cover and cook about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the broccoli, cover and cook an additional 4 minutes. In a small bowl, mix together the remaining cold broth with the cornstarch and pour in the skillet, stir and continue to cook until the sauce thickens and everything is well coated. A helpful tip about cornstarch, while it’s a great ingredient to use for thickening soups, sauces, stews and more, cornstarch only has the ability to thicken once. Never add undissolved cornstarch to a recipe, always dissolve it in a COLD liquid, THEN add to it an already Hot pan or dish so that it can properly thicken. Failure to do may result in a thinner product with a “silky” or slimy texture.