Description
A quick and delicious stir-fried chicken dish with tender asparagus and mushrooms, flavored with a savory oyster sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil (plus 1 teaspoon)
- ¾ pound Asparagus stalks (trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths)
- 1 Cup Sliced mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon Minced garlic
- ¼ Cup Oyster Sauce
- ¼ Cup Low sodium chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons Honey
- 2 teaspoons Toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat 1 teaspoon of the 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the ¾ pound Asparagus stalks and 1 Cup Sliced mushrooms, and cook for 2-3 minutes or until just tender.
- Add the 1 teaspoon Minced garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds more.
- Remove the vegetables from the pan and place them on a plate. Cover the plate with foil to keep it warm.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan.
- Season the 1 pound Boneless skinless chicken breasts with Salt and pepper to taste and add it to the pan. Cook the chicken, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 3-4 minutes per side.
- In a bowl, whisk together the ¼ Cup Oyster Sauce, ¼ Cup Low sodium chicken broth, 2 teaspoons Honey, 2 teaspoons Toasted sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon Soy sauce. In a small bowl, mix the 1 teaspoon Cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water.
- Add the vegetables back to the pan.
- Pour the oyster sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables; cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the cornstarch and bring to a boil; cook for 1 more minute or until the sauce has just started to thicken.
- Top with 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or noodles.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg