Chicken w/ Asparagus Stir-Fry

Chicken w/ Asparagus Stir-Fry

Based on the weekly requests I receive concerning dinner, I am certain Stir-Fry happens to be one of my hubby’s favorite types of meals. So, I am always looking for ways to change it up. As a result, I have been able to create a few different recipes that have ended up in constant rotation. 

One item he is not a fan of is asparagus (in any form), but I love them (and they are a very healthy vegetable that prevents heart disease). I do get tired of the standard, "grilled asparagus on the side." This recipe combines the vegetables I love with the Stir-Fry he loves! 

The following recipe checks all my requirements for a week night meal:

□ Quick (less than 30 minutes)

□ Asparagus that are not just a “grilled side”

□ All of the ingredients happen to be in my cabinet

Chicken w/ Asparagus Stir Fry

Chicken w/ Asparagus Stir Fry

2 boneless chicken breasts (cut into small pieces)

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp honey

3 tbsp olive oil

1 bunch of asparagus cut into 1 inch sections

4 cloves of garlic (chopped)

2 scallions (chopped)

Dash of sesame seeds for garnish

Combine the soy sauce and honey in a zip lock bag. Add the chicken pieces making sure all pieces are coated. Set in refrigerator until ready (this does not require hours of marinating, I think I did for only 15-20 minutes)

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and sauté until cooked (3-5 minutes). Remove asparagus with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Remove chicken from the refrigerator and marinade (reserve marinade for later) until nearly cooked (about 5-7 minutes).

Add garlic, scallions, and reserved marinade to the cooking chicken. Sauté until chicken is cooked through and garlic is fragrant (3-5 minutes).

Remove from the heat and garnish with sesame seeds.

Enjoy

e&e