4.9 from 54 votes
Easy Chicken Asparagus Stir Fry
A stir fry full of chicken, fresh asparagus and mushrooms in a light sauce.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 253 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil plus 1 teaspoon
- ¾ lb asparagus stalks trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths
- 1 Cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 Tsp minced garlic
- ¼ Cup oyster sauce
- ¼ Cup low sodium chicken broth
- 2 Tsp honey
- 2 Tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 Tsp soy sauce
- 1 Tsp cornstarch
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the asparagus and mushrooms and cook for 2-3 minutes or until just tender.
- Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds more.
- Remove the vegetables from the pan and place on a plate. Cover the plate with foil to keep warm.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add it to the pan. Cook the chicken, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 3-4 minutes per side
- In a bowl whisk together the oyster sauce, chicken broth, honey, sesame oil, and soy sauce. In a small bowl mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water.
- Add the vegetables back to the pan.
- Pour the oyster sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables; cook for 30 seconds. Add the cornstarch and bring to a boil; cook for 1 more minute or until the sauce has just started to thicken.
- Top with sesame seeds and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
253kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
623mg
(26%)
Potassium
795mg
(23%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
675IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
6.1mg
(7%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
2.8mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 253kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 623mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 795mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 675IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 6.1mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.