Snappy Chicken Stir-Fry

Don’t just reheat leftover chicken, stir-fry it up with some frozen vegetables (the ones you have hiding in your freezer) for a super-fast weeknight meal. We don’t call this recipe “snappyâ€‌ for nothing.

Snappy Chicken Stir-Fry

Average Rating: 4.5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 package (16 ounces) frozen sugar snap stir-fry vegetable blend
  • 1 tablespoon sesame or canola oil
  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
  • 2 cups hot cooked brown rice
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Instructions

  • 1. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, soy sauce, garlic powder, ginger and pepper flakes; set aside.
  • 2. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry vegetable blend in oil for 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • 3. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken; heat through. Serve with rice; sprinkle with almonds.
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