I'm Domestic!

so i am so proud of myself! people may make fun of me, but i am proud none the less. so in my apartment we decided that we were gonna take turns cooking dinner monday through thursday and tonight was my night to cook. i was nervous because i've never really cooked a full blown meal on my own without help from my mom or dad. but i found a recipe for chicken stir-fry that sounded like it would be good so i bought the ingredients, and cooked the meal tonight. it was delicious. i made brown rice as well, and it turned out splendid. i was super proud of myself.

here's the recipe if anyone wants to try it!

j

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
• 1 package shiitake mushrooms
• 2 to 3 carrots, thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 1 cup chicken broth
  
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon powdered ginger
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

In a large skillet, heat the oils over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add broccoli, mushrooms, carrots, pepper, and onion and cook an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the water chestnuts. In a small bowl, combine broth, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, ginger, and cornstarch. Add to chicken mixture and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium to medium-low, and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, or until sauce thickens.

** recipe is from www.foodnetwork.com :)