Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 1/4 pounds chicken breasts chopped into 1 ½-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Japanese rice wine or dry sherry ((see notes))
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons quality hoisin sauce ((Lee Kum Kee or Kikkoman))
  • 2 teaspoons rice wine or dry sherry ((see notes))
  • 1-2 teaspoons Asian chili sauce, (more or less to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable or peanut oil, divided
  • 1/2 large yellow onion chopped into 1/2”-inch pieces
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 3 carrots, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into 1” pieces
  • 4-6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger

Instruction

  • Add the velveting ingredients to a large freezer bag or bowl; whisk to combine. Add chicken and turn until evenly coated. Let sit at room temperature while you prep your veggies; preferable 30 minutes (no more).
  • Meanwhile, whisk the Stir Fry Sauce ingredients together in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Heat 1 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add chicken in a single layer and cook until golden; flip chicken over and cook an additional 2 minutes, until browned on all sides (does not need to be cooked through). Remove chicken to a plate.
  • To the now empty pan (don’t wipe out), heat one tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onions, broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers. Stir fry until vegetables are crisp tender, about 3 minutes. (Don’t over-cook because they will continue to cook in sauce). Add garlic and ginger to the veggies and sauté 30 seconds.
  • Whisk the Stir Fry Sauce (to recombine) and add to the pan along with the chicken. Simmer, while stirring, until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through; 1-2 minutes. Adjust to taste with additional, honey, soy sauce or chili sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired, dig in.