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Chicken & Asparagus Stir-fry
This chicken and asparagus stir-fry recipe is a healthy dish that’s easy and fast to put together. Asparagus is in season right now, so it’s the perfect time to try this recipe out!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 212 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
For the chicken & marinade:
- 12 ounces chicken breast (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon oil (any neutral oil, such as vegetable or canola oil)
- 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
For the rest of the dish:
- 1/2 cup water (or low sodium chicken stock)
- 2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons oil (any neutral oil, such as vegetable or canola oil)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 pound asparagus (end trimmed and sliced on a sharp angle into 2-inch pieces)
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the sliced chicken, water, cornstarch, oil, and oyster sauce. Mix until the liquid has been absorbed by the chicken. Set aside to marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the water (or chicken stock), cornstarch, white pepper, sugar, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil.
- Heat your wok over high heat until it just starts to smoke, and add 1 tablespoon of oil to coat. Spread the chicken evenly in one layer, and allow it to sear undisturbed for 30 seconds. Stir-fry for another 30 seconds, or until about 75% cooked. Remove from the wok and set aside.
- Add another tablespoon of oil to the wok, along with the minced garlic. Cook for 15 seconds, and add the asparagus. Stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the Shaoxing wine and stir-fry for another 30 seconds.
- Meanwhile, mix your sauce mixture to ensure the cornstarch is fully incorporated. Add it to the wok, and bring to a simmer.
- Add the chicken back to the wok, and stir-fry for another 30 seconds. The sauce should be thick enough to coat a spoon, and the asparagus should be crisp-tender.
- Taste for seasoning and add additional salt to taste if needed. Serve over rice.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
212kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
518mg
(22%)
Potassium
561mg
(16%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
883IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 518mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 561mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 883IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.