Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry, a delightful dish that brings the essence of Asian cuisine to your kitchen in just 30 minutes. Tender chicken absorbs a savory soy sauce marinade, complemented by crisp asparagus and aromatic garlic and ginger. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this colorful stir fry is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. Get ready for a delicious explosion of flavor with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips for quick cooking.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and cornstarch mixture. Toss in the chicken until well-coated and let marinate while preparing vegetables.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat; add marinated chicken and cook until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Add asparagus (and any additional vegetables like bell peppers) to the skillet; stir-fry until veggies are tender yet crisp (approximately 3 minutes).
- Pour remaining marinade over the stir-fry and simmer for an additional minute until slightly thickened.
- Serve hot on plates or bowls, drizzled with extra soy sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg