Chicken and Asparagus Stir-Fry is the dish that will make your kitchen smell amazing. The garlicky aroma alone is enough to get your stomach rumbling. But when you taste that first bite of juicy chicken, sweet asparagus and crisp lettuce all coated in a lip-smacking soy sauce. Oh man, you’re in for a real treat.
About the Recipe
If you love stir-fries but want something a little different from the usual veggie mix, you’ve got to give this chicken and asparagus version a try. The combination of tender chicken, crisp-tender asparagus spears, and fresh lettuce is so satisfying. And the best part? It all comes together in one pan in no time at all.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Quick, easy, and crazy delicious – what’s not to love? This stir-fry ticks all the boxes for a winning weeknight dinner. You get a huge flavor payoff with minimal effort. The soy sauce adds an amazing savory kick, while the aromatics like garlic and fresh mint take it to the next level of YUM. Plus, it’s loaded with lean protein and veggies, so you can feel good about feeding this to your family.
Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry
Cooking Tips
Don’t overcrowd the pan when stir-frying – that’s the key to getting everything nice and seared instead of steamed. Cook the chicken and veggies in batches if needed. Also, make sure you’ve got all your ingredients prepped and sauce mixed before you start cooking – stir-fries move fast.
Serving and Storing Suggestions
This chicken asparagus stir-fry is best served right away over some fluffy basmati rice. But if you have leftovers, they’ll keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Just give it a zap in the microwave to re-crisp everything up. Makes 4 generous servings and comes together in around 30 minutes start to finish.
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Chicken and Asparagus Stir-Fry
Ingredients
- 225 gms Chicken (boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 225 gms Asparagus (trimmed, sliced into 1 inch pieces)
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup Lettuce (chopped)
- 1 1/2 cups Basmati Rice (cooked, to serve)
- Mint Leaves (few, to garnish)
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce (+ 1 tblsp)
- 1/2 tsp Corn Flour (mixed with 1 tsp milk or water)
- 1/2 tsp Garlic (1/2 tsp, finely sliced)
- 1 1/2 tbsp Sunflower Oil - 1 1/2 tblsp
Instructions
- Combine the chicken, 1 tblsp soy sauce, corn starch and 1/2 tsp garlic.
- Mix well and keep aside for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Heat half of the oil in a large pan.
- Add the garlic and stir-fry for 20 seconds.
- Add 1 tsp water and asparagus.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper powder.
- Cook for a minute or two or until crisp and tender.
- Transfer to a bowl.
- Add the remaining oil to the pan.
- Cook the chicken pieces for 2 minutes.
- Add the lettuce, salt and pepper powder.
- Stir well and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the reserved asparagus and soy sauce.
- Mix well.
- Remove and transfer to a serving plate.
- Garnish with mint leaves.
- Serve hot with rice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen asparagus?
Fresh asparagus gives you the best texture, but frozen will work too in a pinch. Just be sure to thaw and drain it first before adding to the stir-fry so it doesn’t make the sauce too watery.
What can I substitute for soy sauce?
If you need a soy-free option, try using coconut aminos or tamari instead. They have a similar savory, umami flavor that will season the stir-fry nicely.
How can I add more veggies?
Feel free to toss in some extra veggies you have on hand like bell peppers, snow peas, mushrooms, or baby corn. Juststir-fry them briefly before adding the chicken and asparagus.
Is this dish spicy?
Nope, this recipe isn’t spicy at all, letting the natural flavors shine. But you could add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper if you want to kick up the heat.
What should I serve with it?
Basmati rice is a perfect pairing to soak up all that delicious sauce. You could also serve it over quinoa or noodles. A simple green salad on the side rounds it out nicely too.
