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content/recipes/2023-03-28-chicken-and-broccoli-stir-fry/index.md

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+title = "Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry"
+author = ["KemoNine"]
+publishDate = 2023-03-28
+lastmod = 2023-03-28
+tags = ["Chicken"]
+draft = false
+layout="recipe"
+image="louis-hansel-h39GHaRssNo-unsplash.jpg"
+imagecaption="A bowl of cut up broccoli florets on a cutting board with a knife visible. The image was obtained from Unsplash at https://unsplash.com/photos/h39GHaRssNo"
+date="2023-03-28"
+AuthorName="KemoNine"
+AuthorURL="https://culinary.kemonine.info"
+category="Dinner"
+cuisine="Simple"
+[[inspiration]]
+  title="Natasha's Kitchen"
+  url="https://natashaskitchen.com/chicken-broccoli-and-mushroom-stir-fry/"
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+
+## Chicken and Broccoli {#chicken-and-broccoli}
+
+-   1 lb chicken breast, (boneless skinless), cut into 3/4" pieces
+-   2 Tbsp cooking oil, (I used extra light olive oil), divided
+-   1 lb broccoli, cut into florets (about 5 cups)
+-   1 small yellow onion, sliced into strips
+-   1/2 lb white button mushrooms, thickly sliced
+
+
+## Stir Fry Sauce Ingredients {#stir-fry-sauce-ingredients}
+
+-   2/3 cup low sodium chicken broth
+-   3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce, (use Tamari for gluten free), or added to taste
+-   2 Tbsp light brown sugar, packed (or honey to taste)
+-   1 Tbsp corn starch
+-   1 Tbsp sesame oil
+-   1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated (lightly packed)
+-   1 tsp garlic (2 small cloves), grated
+-   1/4 tsp black pepper, plus more to season chicken
+
+
+## Instructions {#instructions}
+
+1.  In a small bowl, combine all of the sauce ingredients and whisk to dissolve sugar and corn starch (warm broth will help dissolve the sugar faster). Set sauce aside.
+2.  Cut chicken into small bite-sized pieces (no more than 3/4” thick) and season lightly with pepper. Heat a large heavy skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 Tbsp oil. Add chicken in a single layer and let it sit undisturbed for 1 minute to get a good sear then stir fry for another 5 minutes or until golden brown just cooked through then remove to a bowl and loosely cover to keep warm.
+3.  In the same skillet, add another 1 Tbsp oil along with broccoli florets, sliced onion and sliced mushrooms. Stir fry 3 minutes or until mushrooms are softened and broccoli is crisp-tender then reduce heat to medium/low.
+4.  Give the sauce a quick stir in case there was any settling of starch and pour all of it over the vegetables. Simmer 3-4 minutes or until sauce is thickened and garlic and ginger are mellowed in flavor. To thin the sauce, add water a tablespoon at a time.
+5.  Return chicken to the pan and stir another 30 seconds or until heated through. Add more soy sauce to taste if needed and serve over hot rice.

content/recipes/2023-03-28-chicken-pesto-pasta/index.md

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+title = "Chicken Pesto Pasta"
+author = ["KemoNine"]
+publishDate = 2023-03-28
+lastmod = 2023-03-28
+tags = ["Chicken"]
+draft = false
+layout="recipe"
+image="artur-rutkowski-2lEoPVy3oJ0-unsplash.jpg"
+imagecaption="A white mortar and pestel with pesto in the bowl. The image was obtained from Unsplash at https://unsplash.com/photos/2lEoPVy3oJ0"
+date="2023-03-28"
+AuthorName="KemoNine"
+AuthorURL="https://culinary.kemonine.info"
+category="Dinner"
+cuisine="Simple"
+ingredients=[
+"1 lb chicken breasts, trimmed",
+"1 tsp salt, (divided)",
+"1/4 tsp black pepper",
+"1 lb asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces",
+"2 cups heavy whipping cream",
+"4 Tbsp pesto sauce",
+"4 Tbsp olive oil",
+"12 oz fettuccini pasta, (or linguine)"
+]
+directions=[
+"Cook pasta in a pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions to your desired doneness. While pasta is cooking, proceed with the recipe then add drained cooked pasta to the sauce in step 5.",
+"Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise and season all sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat a large, deep skillet over medium heat with 2 Tbsp olive oil. When oil is hot, add chicken in a single layer and saute until fully cooked through (3 min per side). Remove from pan and rest 5 minutes, then slice into bite-sized strips.",
+"Add 2 Tbsp olive oil to the same pan with asparagus pieces. Sautee stirring occasionally for 2-3 minutes or until crisp tender.",
+"Add 2 cups heavy whipping cream, bring to a simmer and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 4 Tbsp pesto then add chicken breasts and cook 2 minutes. Season sauce with 1/2 tsp salt or to taste.",
+"Add cooked pasta, stirring to coat noodles in sauce. Remove form heat and serve right away."
+]
+[[inspiration]]
+  title="Natasha's Kitchen"
+  url="https://natashaskitchen.com/chicken-pesto-pasta/"
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