Garlic Chicken and Veggie Stir Fry

Garlic Chicken and Veggie Stir Fry

1/2 cup soy sauce, divided 1/4 cup each

4 tsp minced garlic, divided 2 tsp each

6 Tbsp brown sugar, divided 3 Tbsp each

2 tsp sesame oil, divided 1 tsp each

1 pound chicken, cut into bite sized cubes

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 red bell pepper

1 yellow bell pepper

1 cup sugar snap peas

1 cup carrots, sliced

1 cup mushrooms, sliced

2 cups broccoli

1 can sliced water chestnuts

1/2 cup chicken broth

1 Tbsp cornstarch

chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish, optional

*Don't forget to start the rice!

In a small bow or cup mix together 1/4 c. soy sauce, 2 tsp garlic, 3 Tbsp brown sugar and 1 tsp sesame oil.

In a large skillet over medium high heat saute the chicken with the sauce until chicken in barely cooked through. Remove chicken and sauce to a bowl and cover to keep warm.

Add 1 Tbsp olive oil to skillet. Add all the veggies and saute until almost tender.

In the small bowl/cup from before mix together the remaining 1/4 c. soy sauce, 2 tsp garlic, 3 Tbsp brown sugar and 1 tsp sesame oil. Pour over veggies once almost tender and cook until the sauce has thickened.

Garnish with green onions and sesame seed. Serve over jasmine rice.

**For a meatless meal leave out the chicken portion of this recipe.