Basic Stir-Fried Chicken

Name: Basic Stir-Fried Chicken
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts; 1 green onion; 1 Tbsp. sherry; 1 lb. vegetables (see suggestions); 1 Tbsp. oil; pinch of sugar; 2 slices fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped; 1 Tbsp. cornstarch; 2 Tbsp. water; 1 Tbsp. lower-sodium soy sauce or less; 1/2 c. chicken broth

11 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts
1 green onion
1 Tbsp. sherry
1 lb. vegetables (see suggestions)
1 Tbsp. oil
pinch of sugar
2 slices fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 Tbsp. water
1 Tbsp. lower-sodium soy sauce or less
1/2 c. chicken broth

Directions

1

Skin and bone chicken, then cut into small chunks.
2

Mince ginger root and green onion, then combine with cornstarch, sherry and water.
3

Add to chicken and toss to coat.
4

Let stand 15 minutes, turning occasionally.
5

Meanwhile, slice vegetables.
6

Heat oil.
7

Add chicken and stir-fry until begins to brown (2 to 3 minutes).
8

Remove from pan.
9

Add vegetables and stir-fry to coat with oil (1 to 2 minutes).
10

Sprinkle with soy sauce and sugar. Stir in chicken broth and heat quickly, then simmer, covered, until vegetables are nearly done.
11

Return chicken; stir to reheat and blend flavors (about 1/2 minute).
12

Serve at once.
13

Makes about 4 servings.