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Chicken in Garlic Sauce Recipe

Chicken in garlic sauce served over white rice with broccoli and sesame seeds
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Enjoy homemade chicken in garlic sauce, a Chinese takeout favorite with tender chicken, broccoli, and a savory garlic soy flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1” chunks)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • A 1/4 cup of soy sauce
  • A 1/4 cup of water
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 head fresh broccoli (cut into florets)

 

Instructions

  1.  In a bowl combine garlic, soy sauce, water, honey,  1 tablespoon vegetable oil, cornstarch, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix well. Stir chicken into the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  2.  In a large wok or skillet, heat remaining tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. With a slotted spoon remove the chicken from the marinade and add to the wok or fry pan (reserve the marinade). Stir fry chicken for 3 minutes.
  3. Add broccoli and stir fry for an additional 2 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
  4. Add the reserved marinade to the wok or fry pan and cook until thickened.

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