Stir Fried Chicken And Broccoli - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb chicken breast, boned and skinned
1 lb fresh broccoli
MARINADE FOR CHICKEN
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon dry sherry
2 teaspoons water
THICKENING SAUCE
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons soy sauce
4 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
5 tablespoons oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, smashed and peeled
2 green onions, cut into 1 inch pieces
cooked rice, to serve with meal

Preparation

TO PREPARE AHEAD:
Slice chicken across the grain into pieces 1/8 inch thick.
Toss chicken and marinade in a bowl.
Mix well.
Let stand 30 minutes.
Wash and drain broccoli and cut into bite size pieces.
Mix ingredients for thickening sauce in a small bowl.
TO COOK: Heat 2 tablespoons oil in wok or frying pan over high heat.
Add broccoli and salt and stir fry for 4 minutes.
(Add a teaspoon of water if it gets too dry.) Transfer to a plate.
Wipe out the wok or pan with a paper towel.
Pour in 3 tablespoons oil.
When hot add chicken, garlic and green onions.
Stir fry until chicken is cooked firm and white, about 4 to 5 minutes.
Return broccoli to wok and add thickening sauce.
Stir until thick.
Serve with rice.