Chicken And Asparagus Stir Fry With Ginger Sauce Recipe

This 20-minute recipe, inspired by Cook's Illustrated's "The Best Light Recipes," delivers a vibrant and flavorful chicken and asparagus stir-fry. The ginger sauce is perfectly balanced, but feel free to add a touch more sugar for extra sweetness. Easily customizable with your favorite vegetables and protein (try tofu or shrimp!), this quick and healthy meal is perfect for a weeknight dinner. #chickenstirfry #asparagusstirfry #gingersauce #easyrecipe #weeknightdinner #healthyrecipe #cooksillustrated

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 399.4 kcal
Protein 66g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chicken And Asparagus Stir Fry With Ginger Sauce

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How to Make Chicken And Asparagus Stir Fry With Ginger Sauce

  1. Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable or olive oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over high heat until just smoking.
  2. Add 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces), 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon sherry. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned (about 5-7 minutes).
  3. Transfer chicken to a bowl.
  4. Add 1 pound asparagus (trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces) to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender (about 3-5 minutes).
  5. Add 2 cloves garlic (minced) to the center of the pan and cook until fragrant and lightly golden (about 30 seconds). Stir to combine with the asparagus.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup chicken broth, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, 1 tablespoon honey (or to taste), and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil.
  8. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables.
  9. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken and vegetables (about 1-2 minutes).
  10. Serve hot over rice or quinoa.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

103 g

Sugar

43g

Fat

18g

Carbs

8g