Garlic and Soy Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients

• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Water (2 tablespoons)
• Cornstarch (1 tablespoon)
• Green onions (2, sliced)
• Red bell pepper (1 medium, thinly sliced)
• Carrot (1 large, julienned)
• Broccoli florets (2 cups)
• Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
• Sesame oil (1 tablespoon)
• Honey (2 tablespoons)
• Soy sauce (1/4 cup)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Chicken breast (1 pound, cut into bite-sized pieces)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil to create the stir-fry sauce and set aside.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
3. Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until they are browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until it becomes fragrant.
5. Add the broccoli florets, julienned carrot, and thinly sliced red bell pepper to the skillet. Stir fry the vegetables for 3-4 minutes until they become crisp-tender.
6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and pour the stir-fry sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to ensure that everything is evenly coated in the sauce.
7. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add this slurry to the skillet and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
8. Season the stir fry with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Garnish the stir fry with the sliced green onions just before serving. This dish is best served hot, over a bed of steamed rice or noodles.