15-Minute Chicken & Asparagus Stir Fry

Time :15

Yield :4 servings

Recipe Background

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.