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    Home » Recipes » 30-Minutes or Less

    Chicken & Aparagus Stir Fry

    Published: Jul 8, 2021 · Modified: Jul 28, 2021 by mikhaeats · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Need a quick and comforting dish that comes together in 30 minutes or less? This chicken and asparagus stir-fry is the perfect weeknight meal that includes pantry staples! It’s the easiest veggie and protein-packed dish you’ll have ready in no time!

    Simple Stir-Fry Formula for Delicious Results EVERY. TIME.

    1. Preparing Like a Pro

    Cooking a stir-fry happens very quickly, so you need to have your ingredients properly prepared before turning on the stove. The last thing you want is to be rummaging through your pantry for seasonings, then turn around to find your food burnt to a crisp!

    • Meat needs to be cut into bite-size pieces. Typically for stir-fries, I like to marinade the protein to soak in some additional flavor. I also add a bit of cornstarch to tenderize it while I prep the rest of my ingredients.
    • Veggies need to be cut thinly and / or into bite-size pieces so they cook quickly. For veggies with long stalks like asparagus, cut them at a 45° angle. That way you get long strips of veggies while still having thin slices that cook quickly.
    • Sauce should be mixed together in a bowl, ready to pour into the wok.

    2. Putting the Wok to Work

    Believe it or not, the bowl shape of a wok makes a huge difference in cooking your food. The base of the wok can reach a screaming high heat. 

    The outer side of the wok, on the other hand, is cooler in temperature and acts as the perfect buffer so you don’t overcook your food. You can easily push ingredients off to the outer sides to slow the cooking process.

    3. Fast & Furious Frying

    As I mentioned, stir-fries happen very quickly. The wok is usually set to high or medium-high heat. In combination with the meat and veggies cut in small pieces, it doesn’t take long for everything to be cooked through. In fact, you can dry it out if it’s overcooked. 

    To prevent that, I usually cook protein until it’s about 80% done. Then, I either remove it from the wok and add it back in when the rest of the ingredients are ready or (in this case for the chicken asparagus stir-fry) add in the final ingredients so everything finishes cooking at the same time.

    What to Pair with Chicken & Asparagus Stir-Fry

    This goes so well with a steamy fluffy bowl of rice and / or a fresh crisp salad! 

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    Chicken & Aparagus Stir Fry

    Author: Mikha S.
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Asian
    This chicken and asparagus stir fry is SO simple and comforting, yet packs so much flavor! It's the perfect weeknight dinner when you need something quick and easy.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 209 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Marinade

    • 1 pound skinless boneless chicken thigh sliced into bite-size pieces
    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
    • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce

    Sauce

    • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
    • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
    • ¼ cup chicken stock or water

    Ingredients

    • 5 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 pound asparagus (end trimmed and sliced on a sharp angle into 2-inch pieces)
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

    Instructions
     

    • In a large bowl, combine the chicken marinade ingredients. Cover and set aside to marinate while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
    • In a mixing bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Set aside.
    • Heat a large pan on medium-high heat then add about a tablespoon of oil. Add in asparagus and cook for about 30 seconds, or until the asparagus is tender but still crunchy. Remove and set aside.
    • Add in chicken and cook until it’s about 80% done, then add in garlic and cook for a few more seconds.
    • Pour in the sauce and cook until the sauce starts to thicken and the chicken is cooked through.
    • Mix asparagus back in, drizzle on sesame oil, then mix. Remove from the heat and enjoy!
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    Nutrition

    Serving: 250gCalories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 26gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 803mgPotassium: 586mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 885IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 4mg

    Nutrition information is calculated by software based on the ingredients in each recipe. It is an estimate only and provided for informational purposes. Nutrition may vary based on product availability, methods of preparation, origin, and freshness of ingredients, etc. For the most accurate nutritional information, use your preferred nutrition calculator, actual ingredients, and quantities used for the recipe. Please consult with your physician or registered dietitian if more precise nutrition calculations are needed for health reasons.

    Keywords: Chicken & asparagus stir fry, chicken thigh and asparagus recipes, easy chicken and asparagus recipes
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