Chicken and Asparagus Stir-Fry
This stir-fry combines tender, juicy chicken slices with crisp, bright green asparagus, cooked quickly over high heat to preserve their textures. The dish features a fragrant garlic-soy sauce glaze, resulting in a vibrant and satisfying meal with contrasting textures. Perfect for a speedy weeknight dinner that highlights simple, fresh ingredients.
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Calories: 250kcal
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Wok or large skillet
- Spatula or Tongs
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts thinly sliced – 2 pieces
- Fresh asparagus trimmed – 1 bunch
- Garlic minced – 3 cloves
- Soy sauce – 2 tablespoons
- Toasted sesame oil – 1 teaspoon
- Cooking oil canola or grapeseed – 1 tablespoon
- Sesame seeds or chopped scallions optional garnish – 1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts thinly against the grain
- Heat cooking oil in a wok over high heat
- Add chicken and stir fry until lightly golden
- Add minced garlic and cook briefly
- Add asparagus and stir fry for 3–4 minutes
- Pour in soy sauce and toss to coat
- Drizzle sesame oil over the stir fry
- Cook another minute until chicken is fully cooked
- Garnish with sesame seeds or scallions before serving
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 440mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg