Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. (James 1:17)

Chicken & Broccoli Stir Fry

¾ cup all-purpose flour
¼ t. baking powder
¾ cup water
2 T. soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, flattened
¼ cup honey
2 T. soy sauce
2 T. cider vinegar
2 T. molasses
2 T. water
2 T. dry sherry
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 t. cornstarch
12 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
Cooking oil for deep-fat frying
1 T. cooking oil
3 cups broccoli flowerets

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In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour, baking powder, ¾ cup water, 2 T. soy sauce, and flattened garlic; let stand for 15 minutes. Remove and discard garlic. Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl combine honey, 2 T. soy sauce, vinegar, molasses, 2 T. water, dry sherry, minced garlic, and cornstarch; set aside. Rinse chicken; pat dry. Cut chicken into 1½ x ½” strips. Add to flour batter. In a wok or 2-quart saucepan heat 2 inches of oil to 365ºF. Remove chicken from flour batter, allowing excess to drain off. Fry chicken strips, a few pieces at a time, in hot oil for 30-60 seconds, or till golden. Drain on paper towels. Pour 1 T. cooking oil into a large skillet. (Add more oil as necessary during cooking.) Preheat over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes, or till crisp-tender. Arrange broccoli around the edge of a serving platter; keep warm. Stir honey-soy mixture; add to the skillet. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Return cooked chicken to skillet; heat through. Pour chicken and sauce into center of broccoli-lined serving platter. Makes 4 servings

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