5 from 102 votes
Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry
This chicken and asparagus stir fry features tender pieces of chicken breast cooked with fresh asparagus and aromatics like garlic and ginger in a savory sauce made from chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, and a touch of sugar. The sauce thickens slightly with cornstarch, coating the ingredients for a balanced mix of textures and flavors. The dish is quick to prepare and highlights the natural sweetness and crispness of asparagus alongside juicy chicken.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
218 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces, boneless skinless
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 lb asparagus trimmed and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces, stalks
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium high heat.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the chicken to the pan in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until browned.
- Add the asparagus to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes or until tender.
- Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil and cornstarch.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and asparagus and bring to a simmer. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until sauce has thickened, then serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
218kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
446mg
(19%)
Potassium
693mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
890IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
10.8mg
(12%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 218kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 446mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 693mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 890IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 10.8mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.