Ingredients

  • 8 chicken thighs
  • 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper or to taste
  • 3 Tbsp. cooking oil
  • 1 bunch fresh broccoli, thinly sliced
  • 1 c. sliced green onions
  • 1 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 (8 oz.) can sliced water chestnuts
  • 3/4 c. + 2 Tbsp. chicken broth
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp. sugar

Method

  • Skin, bone and cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
  • Season chicken with ginger and pepper.
  • In a large frying pan or wok, heat oil to high temperature.
  • Add chicken and stir-fry until browned.
  • Push chicken to one side and add vegetables.
  • Stir-fry vegetables for 3 minutes.
  • Combine 3/4 cup broth, salt and sugar. Add to chicken.
  • Reduce to medium-high heat; cover and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Stir remaining 2 tablespoons broth into cornstarch to smooth paste.
  • Add to chicken and cook for 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Serves 8.