Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Spicy Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry


2 pounds boneless chicken
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups brown rice
3 cups water
12 ounces broccoli
1 tablespoon water
6 green onions
2 jalapeno peppers
3 tablespoons coconut oil
3 tablespoons hoison sauce
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/4 cup & 2 tablespoons water

  • Cut chicken into cubes. Toss with cornstarch, salt and pepper. Place in a covered container and refrigerate.
  • Prepare rice as per package directions.
  • Chop broccoli and place in a microwave cooking dish. Sprinkle with water, cover and microwave on high for 1 minute.
  • Chop green onion and add to broccoli. Set aside.
  • Dice jalapeno pepper. Mix with hoison sauce, garlic, red pepper flakes, ginger and sugar.
  • Heat oil in a wok or stir-fry pan over medium-high heat. Add jalapeno and hoison sauce mixture. Stir-fry for about 15 seconds.
  • Add chicken to wok and continue to stir-fry for about 5 minutes.
  • Add broccoli, onion and water and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in rice and continue cooking until rice is hot and mixed thoroughly.
I liked this! Spicy and satisfying. I think I'll add more hoison sauce or maybe some teriyaki sauce to the mixture next time. I was craving a little more sweet stir fry flavor.