Better Stir-Fried Broccoli

1/4		cup		low-sodium chicken broth
1		tablespoon		dry sherry
2		teaspoons		soy sauce
1		teaspoon		sesame oil
1		teaspoon		cornstarch
2		teaspoons		Asian chili-garlic sauce
6		medium		garlic cloves, minced
2		tablespoons		vegetable oil
1-1/2		pounds		broccoli,
1/2		teaspoon		sugar

1. Whisk broth, sherry, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and chili-garlic sauce together in small bowl.  Combine garlic and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in second small bowl. 2. Heat remaining tablespoon vegetable oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just beginning to smoke.  Add broccoli and sprinkle with sugar; cook, stirring frequently, until broccoli is well browned, 8-10 minutes. 3. Push broccoli to sides of skillet to clear center; add oil-garlic mixture and cook, mashing with rubber spatula, until fragrant, 15 to 20 seconds.  Stir to combine the garlic mixture with broccoli.  Add chicken broth mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until florets are cooked through, stalks are tender-crisp, and sauce is thickened, 30 to 45 seconds.