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Garlic, Broccoli, Mushrooms and Chicken Stir Fry

What’s not to love? A Stir Fry meal is quick, easy and loaded with veggies.

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From the recipe critic

Don’t You just Love Stir Fry?

One of my favorite meals is Stir Fry. I started out trying to duplicate the Chinese chicken and broccoli from my local Chinese Take out restaurant. Even after years of trying I just can’t get it right BUT…I have developed some great alternatives. My sister even gave me a WOK for a Christmas present one year.

Some of my favorite veggies for stir fry are broccoli, asparagus, and/ or mushrooms.

My new Chicken and Broccoli recipe

Last night I tried a new stir fry recipe. The differences are in the way the sauce is made. This one was real easy and thickened up nice. I hope you like garlic!

I didn’t use the WOK this time because the recipe called for a large skillet but after making this once I’ll use the Wok from now on.

One tip- Prep is everything. Have all your ingredients prepared before you start cooking because it’s going to move fast, especially if you are using a WOK.

Garlic Chicken Stir Fry

Recipe from The Recipe Critic

5 minute prep time 15 minute cook time

Stirring the chicken, broccoli and mushrooms all together.

Photo from the Recipe Critic

INGREDIENTS

1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon vegetable oil (Divided use)
1 Cup broccoli Florets
1 Cup mushrooms (sliced)
1 Yellow bell pepper (cored, seeded and thinly sliced)
1 pound boneless chicken breast (cut into 1 inch pieces)
Salt & Pepper to taste
4 Cloves of Garlic (minced)
3/4 Cup Chicken Broth
1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
2 Tablespoons soy sauce
2 Teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Instructions

Heat 1 Teaspoon of oil in a large pan over medium heat
Add Broccoli, mushrooms and bell pepper to pan. Cook 5-6 minutes or until vegetables are tender- DO NOT OVER COOK
Remove Vegetables from pan and cover with foil to keep warm
Wipe pan clean with paper towel. (I think this is unnecessary step but it’s in the recipe so up to you) Heat remaining tablespoon of oil over high heat.
Add Chicken to pan in a single layer, season with Salt & Pepper
Cook 3-4 minutes per side or until chicken is browned and cooked through.
Lower heat to medium and add garlic. Cook for 30 seconds
Add Vegetables back to pan
In a Small bowl whisk together the chicken broth , sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil and cornstarch
Pour over chicken and veggies and bring to a simmer.
Simmer 1-2 minutes or until sauce has just thickened
Serve immediately over rice

Garlic, Broccoli, Mushrooms, and Chicken, Oh My!

Photo credit- Deb Neumann

Notes

I left out the bell pepper as I am not a fan but as with most stir fry recipes you can add or subtract veggies to suit your tastes.

I didn’t measure the veggies – just put all the broccoli and mushrooms in- Way more than the 1 C each the recipe called for. Again, your preference. The veggies are great when they have a well flavored sauce

I’m still looking for a good fried rice recipe if anyone out there has one

I don’t usually post about food or recipes. There are so many really good cooks out there blogging about food but my friend Corporal Chef inspired me to actually post a favorite recipe now and then.

Also on my Facebook feed everyone is posting food recipes, mostly sweet and fattening !(my favorites) I can’t keep up but this one is worth a look.

Actually the one I’m about to share wasn’t a favorite until yesterday because I made it the first time yesterday but what impressed me most was how close to restaurant it tasted!

Everyone knows that Stir Fries are all the rage these days. I ran across this recipe and decided to give it a try.

The name on it was “Hot & Spicy Beef Stir Fry” but it isn’t that hot or spicy. It’s pretty mild. I used my electric Wok set to about 350 degrees. If you have never done a stir fry especial in a wok, it’s crucial that you prep. There’s no time to chop an onion between steps. Stir fries are one of the fastest ways to throw together a meal that I’ve found so be ready! 🙂

When I try a recipe for the first time I make it just like the recipe says. After I have tried it once I tweak it and make it mine. This one doesn’t require much tweaking. I added mushrooms but that was my only change .

So without more “babble” here it is.