Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 tablespoons peanut oil
    2 -3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (about 6 large cloves)
    1/2 - 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste, adjust to suit heat level or you may omit)
    1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger
    1 bunch green onion, chopped (save a few to garnish the top of the dish after cooking)
    1 - 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
    1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced (or use 2 medium)
    1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
    2 cups steamed broccoli florets (can use more)
    1/2 cup chicken broth
    STIR-FRY SAUCE
    1/2 cup chicken broth
    2 tablespoons soy sauce
    2 tablespoons white sugar
    2 tablespoons cornstarch
Preparation
    For the stir-fry sauce; in a small bowl whisk together 1/2 cup chicken broth with soy sauce, sugar and cornstarch until smooth; set aside.
    Heat peanut oil in a wok or in a large heavy skillet; when the oil starts to smoke quickly stir in 1 tablespoon minced garlic, crushed chili flakes, ginger and chopped green onions; stir-fry until the green onions are translucent (about 2-3 minutes).
    Add in the chicken strips and stir-fry until opaque (about 3 minutes).
    Add in remaining garlic, yellow onion slices and steamed broccoli florets and 1/2 cup chicken broth; stir-fry for 2 minutes.
    Re-mix the broth/cornstarch mixture slightly once again with a fork or whisk then add to the skillet; cook stirring until the chicken and veggies are coated and the sauce has thickened.
    Remove to a bowl and sprinkle chopped green onions on top.
    serve with rice.

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