Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry

Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry

 

1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon vegetable oil divided use

1 cup thinly sliced peeled carrots

2 cups broccoli florets

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces

4 cloves garlic minced

1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth or water

1/4 cup soy sauce

3 tablespoons honey

2 teaspoons cornstarch

salt and pepper to taste

 

Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large pan over medium heat

Add the broccoli and carrots and cook for approximately 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender

Remove the vegetables from the pan; place them on a plate and cover

Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel and turn the heat to high

Add the remaining tablespoon of oil

Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and sauté for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through

Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds

Add the vegetables back to the pan and cook for 2 more minutes or until the vegetables are warmed through

In a bowl whisk together the chicken broth, honey and soy sauce

In a small bowl mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water

Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables; cook for 30 seconds

Add the cornstarch and bring to a boil; cook for 1 more minute or until sauce has just started to thicken

Serve immediately, with rice

Couscous Chicken Soup

 

Couscous Chicken Soup

Makes 4 Servings

 

1 cup onions, chopped

1/2 cup carrots, sliced

1/2 cup celery, chopped

1 tablespoon minced ginger

2 cloves minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

4 cups chicken stock

3 cubes chicken bouillon (optional)

3/4 pound raw chicken breasts, cut into small chunks

1 cup pearl couscous

Juice of 1 lemon (watch for seeds)

Salt and pepper

Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

 

Heat one tablespoon of the stock in a stock pot over medium heat

Add the onions, carrots, and celery

Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5-6 minutes

Stir in the ginger and garlic, heat until aromatic

Sprinkle the turmeric over the vegetables and stir

Add the stock with bouillon and chicken

Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes

Add couscous, and bring to a light boil for 5 minutes

Squeeze the lemon into the soup, taste, and season with salt and pepper to your liking

Top with parsley before serving.