Chinese Garlic-Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 200 g boneless skinless chicken breast
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 medium bell pepper
• 1 medium carrots
• 1.5 tbsp neutral oil (canola or vegetable)
• 1.5 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp dark brown sugar
• 0.33 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp water
• 0.25 tsp salt(optional)
• 0.125 tsp black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (about 12 minutes): Slice chicken into thin strips. Mince garlic and grate ginger. Cut broccoli into small florets, slice bell pepper, and cut carrots into thin matchsticks.

2. 2

   Cook (about 15 minutes): In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with water to make a slurry. In another bowl, mix rice vinegar, honey, brown sugar, and chicken broth.

3. 3

   Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat and add oil. Stir-fry chicken strips 4–5 minutes until mostly cooked through and lightly browned; remove to a plate.

4. 4

   Add broccoli, carrots, and bell pepper to the pan with a splash of water (1–2 tbsp) and stir-fry 4–5 minutes until crisp-tender.

5. 5

   Add garlic and ginger and stir-fry 30–60 seconds until fragrant.

6. 6

   Return chicken to the pan. Pour in the sauce mixture and stir until glossy and thickened, 2–3 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then serve immediately.