Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1.5 lb chicken breast (cut into bite sized pieces)
  • 3 green onions (sliced thinly)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced, divided)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger (grated, divided)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (divided)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6 cups broccoli (cut into florets)
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (toasted (see notes))
  • 4 cups cooked rice

Instruction

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the green onions, 1 tsp of the garlic, all of the ginger, soy sauce, sugar, 1 tsp of the cornstarch, 1 tsp of salt, and the sesame oil.
  • Add the chicken and mix, and marinate for 15-20 minutes.
  • Make a thin slurry by mixing the remaining cornstarch with 1/4 cup water.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil.
  • Add the broccoli , and stir-fry for 30 seconds.  
  • Add the remaining garlic, ginger, 2 Tbs of water, and season with 1/4 tsp salt, and pepper.
  • Stir-fry until the broccoli is bright green but still crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
  • Get the skillet good and hot again, and then heat 2 more Tbs oil.
  • Add the chicken and stir fry until the chicken is cooked, and golden brown
  • Return the broccoli to the pan, add the hoisin and toss to heat through. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened. 
  • Add more water if need to thin the sauce, if necessary.
  • Serve with toasted sesame seeds and rice.
  • Devour!