Gluten Free Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup tamari gluten-free soy sauce
• 3 Tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

For the Stir-Fry:

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1 inch cubes
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp oil divided
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 red bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1/2 cup carrots shredded or thinly sliced
• 2 green onions white and green parts
• 2 tsp minced ginger
• 2 garlic cloves minced

Instructions:  

• In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix together all the ingredients for the sauce. Set aside. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil and heat for 30 seconds. Add the chicken and cook until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and place on a plate.
• Add 1 tablespoon oil to the now empty skillet, followed by the broccoli, red pepper and carrots. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Add the green onions, ginger and garlic and cook for another minute.
• Add the chicken back to the pan. Pour in the stir-fry sauce and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened and heated through. Serve with hot cooked rice. Enjoy!