Sesame Chicken With Asparagus Recipe

This quick and easy Sesame Chicken with Asparagus recipe will be your new weeknight favorite! Crispy chicken and tender asparagus tossed in a savory sesame sauce – ready in under 30 minutes. Inspired by a popular online cooking website, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser with perfectly balanced flavors.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 439.6 kcal
Protein 68g
Rating 4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sesame Chicken With Asparagus

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How to Make Sesame Chicken With Asparagus

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1 pound of cubed chicken breast and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add 1 pound of trimmed asparagus spears and 1/2 cup chopped onion to the wok.
  4. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the asparagus is crisp-tender.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds.
  6. Pour the sauce over the chicken and asparagus, tossing to coat.
  7. Serve immediately over cooked rice. Garnish with extra sesame seeds, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

26g

Carbs

3g