Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup chicken broth

  • 1/4 cup tamari soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)

  • 2 tablespoons avacoda oil

  • 1 pount boneless skinless chicken - cut into 1 inch pieces

  • salt and pepper, to taste

  • 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and chopped

  • 1 small carrot, thinly sliced

  • 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)

  • 1 green onion, sliced (optional)

Directions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, dry sherry, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and arrowroot powder. Set aside.

  • In a large skillet or wok on medium high heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the chicken in a flat layer. Season with salt and pepper, and cook until lightly browned, about 4-5 minutes, stirring as needed. Remove the chicken to a plate.

  • Leaving any juices in the pan, add 1 tablespoon of oil along with the red bell pepper, onion, carrot, and broccoli. Cook the vegetables until tender, about 3-4 minutes.

  • Add the chicken back to the pan with the minced ginger and garlic. Stir for 30 seconds. Pour in the sauce and stir fry for another 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens. Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds before serving.