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Stir-fried Chicken with Broccoli |
I
basically have two stir-fry sauces that I make -- a dark,
soy-sauced based one, and this one, a peppery light sauce that
goes well with chicken and seafood. You
could substitute the broccoli with any green veggie -- baby bok
choy, snap peas, or spinach would all make fine
substitutes.
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ingredients
marinade:
1 egg white
1 tsp. white wine
1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. salt
2
heads broccoli
2 cloves garlic
2 chicken breasts
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 tbsp. cornstarch paste (equal parts cornstarch mixed with
water)
oil for stir-frying
additional salt + pepper to taste
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time
40 min, including marinating time
serves 2-3 |
1.
Slice
the chicken thinly into bite-size pieces. Marinate in a bowl with the
egg white, wine, cornstarch, and 1 tsp. salt for at least 20 minutes.
2.
Peel
the tough outer skin of the broccoli, if desired (you can skip this step
if you're short on time. Cut
the broccoli into small, bite-size pieces. Steam the broccoli until tender (check after 7 minutes).
Meanwhile, mince the garlic.
3.
Heat
approximately 3 tbsp. oil in a wok over high heat. When the oil
is hot (hint: to test, toss a piece of minced garlic in the oil; when it
sizzles, the oil’s ready), add the marinated chicken and stir-fry
until the chicken is cooked through, about 4-5 minutes, depending upon
how thinly you’ve sliced the chicken. Remove the chicken from heat and
set aside on a plate, draining the oil as well as possible (Hint: put
your chicken in a wire-mesh strainer and sit it atop paper towels).
4.
Clean
out your wok. Heat 1 tbsp. oil and stir-fry the garlic for a minute or
two. Add the chicken stock
and cook until bubbling. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the
cornstarch paste and cook until the sauce thickens. Add the chicken and
cook for a minute or so (just long enough to re-heat the chicken).
5.
Pour
over the cooked broccoli, on a plate. Serve with steamed white rice.
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