Spicy Chicken with Broccoli
Bright and spicy chicken stir-fry with fresh broccoli and sharp ginger.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts (about 2 lb)
- 2 t cornstarch
- 1/2 t salt
- 1/4 t white pepper
- 1 lb broccoli
- 3 green onions (with tops)
- 1 hot green chile or 1 t dried red pepper flakes
- 3 T oil
- 2 T brown bean sauce
- 2 t finely chopped garlic
- 1 t sugar
- 1 t finely chopped ginger root
Instructions
- Cut chicken into 2x1/2-inch pieces and toss with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate 20 minutes.
- Blanch broccoli flowerets and stems. Drain and rinse in cold water.
- Heat oil and stir-fry chile, bean sauce, garlic, sugar, and ginger for 10 seconds.
- Add chicken. Stir-fry until white.
- Add broccoli and green onions. Stir-fry until heated through.