Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into 3/4" pieces)

1 tbsp

corn starch

2/3 cup

chicken broth/stock

3 tbsps

soy sauce

1 tsp

fresh ginger (peeled and grated (*see note))

medium garlic cloves (grated)

1 tsp

sesame oil (optional but recommended)

2 tbsp

cooking oil (I used extra light olive oil, divided)

1 1/4 lb

broccoli (about 6 cups broccoli florets)

small onion (sliced)

3/4 lb

white button mushrooms, sliced

2 tbsps

light brown sugar

1/4 tsp

black pepper

sesame seeds (for garnish)