Broccoli Chicken Stir-Fry
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
Using shredded lettuce instead of rice adds a pleasant crispness and lightness to this low-calorie stir-fry.

Servings:
Makes 4 servings.
Total Time:
40 mins
Ingredients
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12 ouncesskinless, boneless chicken breastssee savings

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1 poundbroccolisee savings

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1/2 cupchicken brothsee savings

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2 tablespoonsteriyaki saucesee savings

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2 teaspoonscornstarchsee savings

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1 teaspoontoasted sesame oilsee savings

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2 to 3 tablespoonscooking oilsee savings

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1 tablespoongrated fresh gingersee savings

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1 clovegarlic, mincedsee savings

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2 cupsfresh medium mushrooms, halved or quarteredsee savings

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8 ouncesfresh bean sprouts (2 cups)see savings

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1red or green sweet pepper, cut into lengthwise strips (3/4 cup)see savings

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1 8-ounce cansliced water chestnuts, drainedsee savings

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4 cupscoarsely shredded lettuce (optional)see savings

Directions
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Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Set aside. Remove flowerets from broccoli and cut in half (you should have about 3-1/2 cups). Cut stalks into 1-1/2-inch lengths and then into 1/4-inch strips (you should have about 1-1/2 cups); set aside.
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For sauce, in a small bowl combine chicken broth, teriyaki sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil; set aside.
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Add 2 tablespoons cooking oil to a wok or 12-inch skillet. Preheat over medium-high heat (add more oil if necessary during cooking). Stir-fry ginger and garlic in hot oil for 10 seconds. Add broccoli stems; stir-fry for 1 minute. Add broccoli flowerets; stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove broccoli from wok. Add mushrooms to wok; stir-fry about 1-1/2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove from wok. Add bean sprouts and red or green sweet pepper to wok; stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove from wok. Add chicken to wok. Stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes or until no longer pink. Push chicken from center of wok.
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Stir sauce; add to center of wok. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Return cooked vegetables to wok. Add water chestnuts. Stir to coat. Cook and stir about 2 minutes more or until heated through. Serve immediately over shredded lettuce, if desired. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 261, Total Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 524 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 24 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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