Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons minced ginger
  • 2 teaspoons minced green onion bottoms
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup julienned red bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup water chestnuts
  • 3 cups blanched broccoli florets
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 3/4 cup chicken stock
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch slurry
  • Salt and pepper
  • Steamed rice, for serving

Method

  • Set a wok over high heat and add the peanut oil.
  • Be sure to swirl the wok to get the oil to coat most of the pan.
  • Once the oil smokes, quickly add the garlic, ginger, green onions and chicken to the wok.
  • Saute, stirring continuously until the chicken in lightly browned, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the red peppers and saute for another 1 minute.
  • Add the water chestnuts and broccoli and saute for another minute.
  • Add the soy sauce and sesame oil and reduce for 30 seconds.
  • Add the chicken stock, slurry and season with salt and pepper.
  • Use a paddle to toss the ingredients and be sure that the stock comes to a boil.
  • Cook at a boil for 2 to 3 minutes, before serving over steamed rice.