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Honey Soy Chicken Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4
Honey Soy Glaze:
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup soy sauce
6 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried ground ginger
4 teaspoons cornstarch
3 teaspoons water
2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, sliced
3 bell peppers, sliced
1 large zucchini, sliced
4 ounces snow peas
10 ounces sliced mushrooms
2-3 cups broccoli florets, steamed to tender crisp
1 package Chef’s Craft(r) Chicken Breast Fillets, cooked according to package directions, sliced
sesame seeds, for garnish
To make honey soy glaze: In small saucepan over medium heat, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, garlic and ginger. Bring to simmer. In small bowl, combine cornstarch and water; stir into honey soy sauce and let cook approximately 1 minute, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens.
In large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add onion, pepper and zucchini; cook 2-3 minutes. Add snow peas and mushrooms; cook 2 minutes until vegetables are crisp tender but maintain texture.
Add broccoli and chicken to pan; stir all but 3 tablespoons sauce; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Drizzle with remaining sauce and garnish with sesame seeds.
Source: Wayne Farms
