Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry

INGREDIENTS:

1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon vegetable oil divided use

1 cup thinly sliced peeled carrots

2 cups broccoli florets

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, 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

DIRECTIONS:

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 add them to the pan in a single layer – you may need to do this step in batches. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.

Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds …