Saucy Chicken or Pork with Broccoli

By ezunich

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup sherry or additional chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
• 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
• 1/2 pound chicken or pork, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
• 2 cups fresh small broccoli florets
• 8 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces

Preparation

Step 1

Mix first seven ingredients. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry chicken or pork until browned, 1-3 minutes. Remove from pan.
Stir-fry broccoli in remaining oil until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. Add green onions; cook just until tender, 1-2 minutes. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until sauce is thickened, 2-3 minutes. Add chicken or pork and heat through.