Chicken Stir Fry
Chock full of protein and good-for-you vitamins and minerals, and with a sweet-and-savory sauce you’ll want to dive right into, this Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry hits the spot. Done in 30 minutes and with easy-to-find ingredients, you’ll want to bookmark this dish for your meal planning ASAP.
Servings:4 servings
Ingredients
- 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1.5 inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- ⅓ cup reduced sodium soy sauce, (use a little less if you are using regular)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons corn starch + 3 tablespoons cold water, whisked til dissolved
- chopped green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Drizzle a large skillet with oil. Saute chicken 3-4 minutes until browned on the outside.
- Add asparagus and mushrooms to the pan and continue to saute 3-4 minutes until chicken is cooked through and asparagus and mushrooms are tender.
- Whisk together the soy sauce, chicken broth, hoisin, garlic, brown sugar, sesame oil, and ginger. Pour into pan.
- Once sauce begins to bubble, stir in corn starch and water mixture. Stir 1 minute until sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions and serve.
Notes
Make it spicy: add 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or 1-2 teaspoons sriracha to the sauce to give this dish a spicy kick!
Nutrition
Calories: 280 kcal, Carbohydrates: 25 g, Protein: 23 g, Fat: 11 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 54 mg, Sodium: 1158 mg, Potassium: 703 mg, Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 18 g, Vitamin A: 883 IU, Vitamin C: 12 mg, Calcium: 57 mg, Iron: 4 mg