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Chicken & Asparagus Stir-Fry

Here's how you make Chicken & Asparagus Stir-Fry
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 25m
  • Cook: 5-7m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • 1 egg white (lightly beaten)
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus (trim woody bottom ends from asparagus and discard then cut asparagus into 1 1/2 inch pieces).
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable oil, divided)
  • 2 to 3 garlic cloves, chopped finely
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup chopped scallions (can use 1-2 green onions, chopped)
  • 1/2 cup cashew nuts (dry roasted)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Cut chicken into 1 inch squares. Combine with beaten egg white and toss lightly. Set aside.

  • Step 2: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, cornstarch, sherry and sesame oil and stir well.

  • Step 3: In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Add garlic and ginger and stir-fry 2 minutes. Add asparagus and stir-fry 1 minute longer. Add chicken broth, cover and cook 2 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Remove asparagus and wipe pan.

  • Step 4: Heat remaining tablespoon vegetable oil. Add chicken and stir-fry until opaque. Add asparagus, red pepper, scallions and cashews. Stir sauce and add to pan. Cook until mixture thickens. Serve with rice.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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