Ingredients

  • 1+ pound skinless, boneless chicken breast cut in thin strips - marinate while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
  • 6 scallions, white parts only, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (feel free to use more garlic)
  • 4 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon dry sherry
  • 3 Tablespoons dark sesame oil
  • 4 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth
  • 4 Tablespoons chicken broth
  • Vegetables -
  • Sliced or chopped onions
  • Broccoli florets, sliced relatively thin
  • Celery, sliced
  • Bok Choy
  • Mushrooms, sliced
  • Bean Sprouts (pre-cook by pouring boiling water over bean sprouts and letting sit for 2 minutes, then drain)
  • Fresh Ground Pepper (to taste)
  • Toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Method

  • 1. In a medium sized bowl, toss the chicken strips with the scallions, about half the garlic and ginger, the soy sauce, sherry and sesame oil.
  • 2. Heat a large, non-stick skillet (or wok) over high heat. Add 2 T of the vegetable oil. Add the celery and broccoli and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add bok choy and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add mushrooms, remaining garlic, chicken broth, salt and little fresh ground pepper. Stir fry until broccoli is bright green but still a little crisp (about 2 minutes). Add bean sprouts and stir-fry for an additional 30 seconds. Transfer to platter/
  • 3. Add remaining 2 T of vegetable boil to hot skillet. Add the chicken mixture. Stir fry until the chicken loses its raw color and gets a little brown (about 3 minutes). Don't over-cook or the chicken will get tough. Return the vegetables to the pan and toss to heat through.
  • 4. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds to taste.
  • 5. Serve with hot rice (we use brown basmati rice).