Classic Chicken and Asparagus Stir-Fry
A flavorful and vibrant stir-fry featuring tender chicken and fresh asparagus, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (1 lb) chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
- (1 lb) asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- (2 tablespoons) vegetable oil
- (3 cloves) garlic, minced
- (1 tablespoon) fresh ginger, minced
- (1/4 cups) soy sauce
- (1 tablespoon) cornstarch
- (1/2 cups) chicken broth
- (1 tablespoon) sesame oil
- (1 teaspoon) black pepper
- (1 teaspoon) red pepper flakes (optional)
- (2) green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1/2 cup chicken broth until smooth. Set aside. Add 1 teaspoon black pepper and 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional).
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add the sliced chicken breast (1 lb) to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
- 4
Add minced garlic (3 cloves) and minced ginger (1 tablespoon) to the skillet and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 5
Add the asparagus (1 lb) to the skillet and stir-fry for an additional 3-4 minutes until the asparagus is tender-crisp.
- 6
Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken and asparagus, stirring well to combine. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- 7
Drizzle 1 tablespoon sesame oil over the stir-fry and season with black pepper (1 teaspoon) and red pepper flakes (optional). Stir to combine.
- 8
Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions (2 green onions). Serve hot.
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