Although delicate to handle, asparagus is a nice complement to your chicken stir-fry. Oyster sauce and sesame oil provide unique flavors that don’t undercut the soy sauce.
Chicken and Asparagus Stir-Fry
Prep Time
15MINUTES
15 minutesCook Time
15MINUTES
15 minutesServes
4Calories
290- Calories290
- Total Fat11 g
- Cholesterol80 mg
- Sodium1070 mg
- Total Carbohydrate19 g
- Protein29 g
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Ingredients
2 tablespoon cornstarch
1 can reduced-sodium chicken broth, 14-oz.
2 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoon oyster sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, dark (optional)
3 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 ounce fresh asparagus spears, ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 small red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 medium onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 can water chestnuts, 8-oz. drained and sliced
Cooking Instructions
- Cut chicken into strips. Toss with 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a medium bowl. Combine remaining cornstarch, soy sauce, oyster sauce and sesame oil in small bowl. Set aside. Place all remaining ingredients within easy reach of stovetop.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet or wok to medium-high. Add chicken and stir-fry 5 minutes or until done (internal temp 170°F). Remove chicken from pan. Add remaining oil to pan; bring to medium-high. Add asparagus, bell pepper, onion and garlic to pan; stir-fry 1 minute. Add broth to pan; cover and cook 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Return chicken to pan. Add water chestnuts. Stir cornstarch sauce mixture and add to chicken and vegetable in pan. Cook 1 minute or until sauce thickens.