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Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry
This chicken and asparagus stir fry is chicken breast pieces and fresh asparagus, cooked to perfection and coated in a savory sauce. A light and healthy dinner that's ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 218 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb asparagus stalks trimmed and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 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
(20%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
890IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
10.8mg
(12%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
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.