Garlic Chicken And Broccoli Recipe

3      Reviews by:    Janice Sowell   Garlic Chicken And Broccoli Recipe uses chicken, broccoli, carrots, water chestnuts, garlic, broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and rice in making this delicious slow cooker chicken recipe. Food Category:    Chicken and Fowl Cuisine Origin:    Northeastern    Servings:8 Nutrition facts:493 calories22.5 grams fat Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   25 Minutes Cook Time:   5 Hours Total Time:   5 Hours 25 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 4 medium carrots, julienned
• 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• 1/3 cup water
• 8 servings rice, hot and cooked

DIRECTIONS

• In a slow cooker, combine the chicken, the broccoli, the carrots, the water chestnuts, and the garlic. In a large bowl, mix together the broth, the soy sauce, the brown sugar, the sesame oil, the rice vinegar, the salt, and the pepper and pour over the chicken mixture.
• Cook, uncovered, on low heat until the chicken and the broccoli are tender, about 3-4 hours. Transfer the chicken and vegetables from the slow cooker and keep warm.
• Strain the cooking juices into a small saucepan and skim the fat.Bring the juices to a boil.
• In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and the water until smooth and then stir the mixture into the cooking juices. Return the sauce to a boil and stir until it thickens, about 1-2 minutes. Serve the chicken, the vegetables, and the sauce over the rice.

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