Description
Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry is a quick and delicious dish that brings together tender chicken and crisp asparagus, all tossed in a savory sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or last-minute gatherings, this vibrant stir fry can be on your table in under 30 minutes. With customizable ingredients, it lets you enjoy fresh flavors while keeping your meals exciting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red and yellow), thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the chicken, asparagus, and bell peppers.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add chicken in a single layer; sauté until golden brown (about 5 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Add asparagus and bell peppers; cook for another 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, cornstarch, and a splash of water; pour into the skillet.
- Allow to simmer for about 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup stir fry (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg