Chicken, Broccoli and Mushroom Stir Fry

Chicken, Broccoli and Mushroom Stir Fry

This quick and easy chicken, broccoli and mushroom stir fry is made with tender chicken pieces, savory mushrooms and crisp-tender broccoli coated in a savory sauce.

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Ingredients

1-2 Tablespoons avocado or olive oil (more if needed)
1 small onion (diced)
1 head broccoli (chopped)
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 pound chicken (cut into 1 inch pieces)

Sauce

½ cup chicken broth , or water
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
3 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 Tablespoon corn starch
2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

Optional: sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, snap peas or bok choy, red pepper flakes

For serving: Rice, green onions, sesame seeds

Instructions

Start rice. If serving with rice, start cooking the rice prior to beginning the chicken.
Saute veggies. Place 1-2 Tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok pan over medium heat. Add 1 small onion and cook for a couple of minutes. Add 1 head chopped broccoli and 1 cup sliced mushrooms to the pan and cook until tender. Place the veggies in a bowl and set aside.
Add chicken. Add more olive oil if needed to the pan. Then add one pound chicken to the pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir fry until golden browned and cooked through. Salt and pepper to taste. Cook until the center is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
Stir fry sauce. In a small bowl whisk together 1/2 cup broth, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 3 Tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 2 teaspoons garlic and 1 teaspoon ginger. Pour into pan and simmer until thickened.
Add the vegetables to the pan and cook an additional minute. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha for a little heat.
Serve over rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.

Notes

Storage: Store leftovers in a covered container for up to 3 days.

Vegetables: Add in your favorites. Sometimes I'll just grab a bag of mixed vegetables and toss in with the broccoli.

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