Garlic Chicken Stir Fry
Description
Crunchy vegetables and chicken are treated to a quick garlic-ginger saute, then tossed with a lightly sweetened soy sauce.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons peanut oil
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6 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
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1 bunch green onions, chopped
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
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2 onions, thinly sliced
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1 cup sliced cabbage
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1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
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2 cups sugar snap peas
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1 cup chicken broth
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
Directions
1
Heat peanut oil in a wok or large skillet. When oil begins to smoke, quickly stir in 2 cloves minced garlic, ginger root, green onions and salt. Stir fry until onion becomes translucent, about 2 minutes. Add chicken and stir until opaque, about 3 minutes. Add remaining 4 cloves minced garlic and stir. Add sweet onions, cabbage, bell pepper, peas and 1/2 cup of the broth/water and cover.
2
In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup broth/water, soy sauce, sugar and cornstarch. Add sauce mixture to wok/skillet and stir until chicken and vegetables are coated with the thickened sauce. Serve immediately, over hot rice if desired.