Chicken, Broccoli, And Lemon Stir-Fry - cooking recipe

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
Preparation
    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.

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