quick chicken/asparagus stir-fry

(1 rating)
Recipe by
sherry monfils
worcester, MA

A healthy, quick dinner made w/ fresh asparagus.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For quick chicken/asparagus stir-fry

  • 10 oz
    lo-mein noodles
  • 3 tsp
    dark sesame oil, divided
  • 10 oz
    chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into bite size pieces
  • 2 tsp
    plus 2 tbsp light soy sauce, divided
  • 1 tsp
    cornstarch
  • 1 tsp
    rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp
    sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    canola oil
  • 1 lb
    fresh asparagus, cut into 1" pieces
  • 3 1/2 oz
    shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 3
    scallions, thinly sliced

How To Make quick chicken/asparagus stir-fry

  • 1
    Cook noodles as directed, drain, toss w/ 1 tsp sesame oil, set aside. In lg bowl combine, chicken w/ 2 tsp soy sauce and cornstarch. In lg measuring cup, stir together 2 tsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ginger and sugar.
  • 2
    Heat wok or lg skiller over high heat. Add 1 tbsp oil. Add chicken mix and cook, stirring for about 4 mins. Remove chicken from skillet. Add remaining oil to pan. Add asparagus and cook 1-1/2 mins, stirring.
  • 3
    Add mushrooms and cook, stirring for 1-1/2 mins. Add scalliona and cook 1 min. Add chicken back to pan, then add sauce mix to pan. Stir to coat evenly. Add noodles, stir to coat. Cook, stirring until noodles are heated through.
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