Chicken Broccoli Mushroom Stir Fry
This sounds really good and appears to be easy to make. Don't let the 'stir fry' name fool you, no wok is needed. Easily modified to your liking. On my to cook list.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 500 grams chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cubed, OR thigh meat
- 500 grams broccoli, cut into bite size pieces, include stem
- 250 grams fresh mushrooms, sliced, lot of choices here
- olive oil, as needed for frying
- black pepper, to taste
For the Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 cup chicken stock, fresh or make from powder
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour, OR cornstarch
Instructions
- In a large pan, on medium-high heat, add a splash of olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until cooked through and browned, takes just minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same pan, heat a splash more olive oil and the mushrooms, when start to soften, add the broccoli pieces and stir-fry until the broccoli is tender, takes just a few minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add another splash of olive oil to the pan if needed and cook the garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add the remaining sauce ingredients and cook and stir until smooth. Return the chicken and vegetables to the pan, stir until heated through. Serve over rice or pasta.
Notes
Chicken breasts will run about 32 Baht/500 grams, broccoli would be about 33 Baht/500 grams. For 4 servings, this is about 48 cents per serving, excellent value.
Variations: Can include skip the broccoli and add pea pods and baby corn, or cauliflower.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
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