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15-Minute Chicken & Asparagus Stir Fry

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Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

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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!

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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

Step 1 -Combine the soy sauce and the honey in a small bowl or resealable plastic bag.

Step 2 -Add the chicken to the bowl, toss to coat, and set it in the refrigerator until ready to cook.

Step 3 -Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet.

Step 4 -Add the asparagus and sauté for 5 minutes. Remove the asparagus with a slotted spoon and set it aside.

Step 5 -Remove the chicken from the bowl, reserving the marinade.

Step 6 -Add the chicken to the skillet, sautéing until almost cooked through.

Step 7 -Add the garlic, the scallions, and the reserved marinade to the skillet.

Step 8 -Sauté until the chicken is fully cooked at 165 degrees F and the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Step 9 -Remove the skillet from the heat and return the cooked asparagus to the pan.

Step 10 -Add the sesame oil and toss to combine.

Step 11 -Add the sesame seeds and serve immediately.

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