Broccoli Chicken Stir Fry

🛒 Ingredients:

For the Stir Fry:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (or thighs), sliced thin
• 3 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
• 1 tbsp vegetable or sesame oil
• 1 bell pepper, sliced (optional)
• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (or ½ tsp ground ginger)

For the Sauce:

• ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce (or hoisin for sweeter flavor)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
• 1 tsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional for heat)

🍳 Instructions:

1. Make the Sauce:
   • In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, water, honey, vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
2. Cook the Chicken:
   • Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
   • Add chicken slices, season lightly with salt and pepper, and stir-fry for 5–6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. Stir Fry the Veggies:
   • In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed. Add garlic, ginger, broccoli, and bell pepper.
   • Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender (add a splash of water and cover for 1–2 minutes if using fresh broccoli to help it steam).
4. Combine Everything:
   • Return the chicken to the skillet.
   • Pour the sauce over the chicken and veggies. Toss to coat and cook for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
5. Serve:
   • Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
   • Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.