Description
Sizzling chicken and asparagus stir-fry delivers a perfect balance of lean protein and crisp vegetables in one quick, delightful meal. Fragrant Asian-inspired seasonings elevate simple ingredients, promising you a delicious dinner solution that’s both nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 2 cloves garlic
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into thin, uniform strips, ensuring even cooking and quick absorption of flavors.
- Trim asparagus ends and cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces to create elegant, bite-sized segments.
- Mince garlic finely to release its aromatic essence and distribute evenly throughout the dish.
- Whisk cornstarch with water to create a smooth slurry that will help thicken the sauce and create a glossy finish.
- Combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl to develop a robust marinade.
- Pour half of the marinade over chicken strips, allowing them to marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until it shimmers and begins to ripple.
- Add marinated chicken and stir-fry rapidly for 3-4 minutes until golden and nearly cooked through.
- Introduce minced garlic and asparagus to the wok, tossing continuously for 2-3 minutes until asparagus is vibrant green and crisp-tender.
- Pour remaining marinade over the stir-fry, stirring to coat ingredients completely.
- Add cornstarch slurry and cook for an additional 30-45 seconds until sauce thickens and coats the chicken and asparagus.
- Remove from heat immediately and serve hot, garnishing with optional sesame seeds or green onions if desired.
Notes
- Slice chicken uniformly to guarantee consistent cooking and flavor absorption throughout the protein.
- Marinate chicken briefly to enhance tenderness and infuse deeper umami flavors into the meat.
- Maintain high wok temperature for quick cooking, preserving asparagus’s bright green color and crisp texture.
- Adjust sauce thickness by gradually adding cornstarch slurry, preventing over-thickening and maintaining a silky, light coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg