Chicken Asparagus Stir Fry
A flavorful and healthy stir fry featuring tender chicken, crisp asparagus, and a savory garlic-soy sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into thin strips
- 12 ounces fresh asparagus trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce use low-sodium preferred
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup cooked brown rice served on the side
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and sugar. Stir until smooth and set aside.
- Season chicken strips with remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce and sesame oil. Toss to coat and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5 to 6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the same skillet. Add asparagus and stir fry for 3 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook 1 to 2 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Stir to combine and heat through, about 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately over cooked brown rice. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for 30 minutes. You can substitute broccoli or bell peppers for asparagus.