What you will need:
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut roughly into 1 inch pieces
1 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup sliced mushrooms
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/4 cup oyster sauce
1/4 cup chicken broth or water
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps to yummy goodness:
1. Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
2. Add the broccoli and mushrooms and cook for approximately 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender

3. Add the ginger and garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds more.
4. Remove the vegetables from the pan; place them on a plate and cover.
5. Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel and turn the heat to high. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil.

6. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and add them to the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.

7. Add the vegetables back to the pan and cook for 2 more minutes or until the vegetables are warmed through.

8. In a bowl whisk together the oyster sauce, chicken broth, sugar, sesame oil and soy sauce. In a small bowl mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water.

9. Pour the oyster sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables; cook for 30 seconds. 10. Add the cornstarch and bring to a boil; cook for 1 more minute or until sauce has just started to thicken.

11. Serve as is by itself over some steamed rice, or try over some rice noodles.

 

.: Side Notes :.
If you don’t like mushrooms feel free to substitute baby corn, slices of carrots or more broccoli

This recipe is very versatile, you can change up the protein and easily use beef strips or prawns

If you’re looking to add more texture feel free to add some crushed up cashews or almonds on top.

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