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15-Minute Chicken & Asparagus Stir Fry is the best of all worlds: it's perfect for busy weeks, it's faster than delivery, and it's delicious. The hearty, garden-fresh asparagus and the savory chicken pop in the tangy soy sauce marinade with notes of sweetness and nuttiness. The 15-Minute Chicken & Asparagus Stir Fry is wonderful when draped over rice and is exactly the speedy and hearty dinner you need in your weeknight rotation. You won't regret it!
15-Minute Chicken & Asparagus Stir Fry is the best of all worlds: it's perfect for busy weeks, it's faster than delivery, and it's delicious. The hearty, garden-fresh asparagus and the savory chicken pop in the tangy soy sauce marinade with notes of sweetness and nuttiness. The 15-Minute Chicken & Asparagus Stir Fry is wonderful when draped over rice and is exactly the speedy and hearty dinner you need in your weeknight rotation. You won't regret it!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 chicken breasts boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 bunch asparagus trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 2 scallions chopped
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds optional
Directions
- Combine the soy sauce and the honey in a small bowl or resealable plastic bag.
- Add the chicken to the bowl, toss to coat, and set it in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet.
- Add the asparagus and sauté for 5 minutes. Remove the asparagus with a slotted spoon and set it aside.
- Remove the chicken from the bowl, reserving the marinade.
- Add the chicken to the skillet, sautéing until almost cooked through.
- Add the garlic, the scallions, and the reserved marinade to the skillet.
- Sauté until the chicken is fully cooked at 165 degrees F and the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and return the cooked asparagus to the pan.
- Add the sesame oil and toss to combine.
- Add the sesame seeds and serve immediately.
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