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.

Mongolian Beef

I got this recipe here: Mongolian Beef, but the recipe below reflects my changes due to allergies and preference. Really spicy! Really good!

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
• 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 4 teaspoons dry sherry
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons chili paste with garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 Tablespoon minced fresh garlic
• 2 pounds sirloin steak, thinly sliced across the grain
• 16 medium green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces

Preparation

• 1. Combine first 8 ingredients, stirring until smooth.
• 2. Heat coconut oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced ginger, minced garlic, and beef; sauté for 2 minutes or until beef is browned. Add green onion pieces; sauté 30 seconds. Add soy sauce mixture; cook 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly.