Basic Stir-Fried Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts
1 green onion
1 Tbsp. sherry
1 lb. vegetables (see suggestions)
1 Tbsp. oil
pinch of sugar
2 slices fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 Tbsp. water
1 Tbsp. lower-sodium soy sauce or less
1/2 c. chicken broth

Preparation

Skin and bone chicken, then cut into small chunks.
Mince ginger root and green onion, then combine with cornstarch, sherry and water.
Add to chicken and toss to coat.
Let stand 15 minutes, turning occasionally.
Meanwhile, slice vegetables.
Heat oil.
Add chicken and stir-fry until begins to brown (2 to 3 minutes).
Remove from pan.
Add vegetables and stir-fry to coat with oil (1 to 2 minutes).
Sprinkle with soy sauce and sugar. Stir in chicken broth and heat quickly, then simmer, covered, until vegetables are nearly done.
Return chicken; stir to reheat and blend flavors (about 1/2 minute).
Serve at once.
Makes about 4 servings.