Garlic Chicken Stir Fry

2 T. peanut oil

6 cloves garlic, minced

1 t. grated fresh ginger

1 bunch green onions, chopped

1 t. salt

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips

1 large onion, cut in bite sized pieces

1 bell pepper, thinly sliced

2 c.  sugar snap peas or pea pods

1 c. chicken broth

 2 T. soy sauce

2 T.  white sugar

2 T. cornstarch

1. Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet.  When oil begins to smoke, quickly stir in 2 cloves of the minced garlic, ginger root, green onions and salt.
2. Stir fry until the onions becomes translucent, about 2 minutes.
3. Add the chicken and stir until opaque, about 3 minutes.
4. Add remaining garlic and stir.
5. Add sweet onions, bell pepper, pea pods and 1/2 cup of the broth and cover for 3 minutes.
6. In a small bowl, mix the remaining broth, soy sauce, sugar and cornstarch. 
7. Add sauce mixture to the skillet and stir until chicken and vegetables are coated with the thickened sauce.