Stir-Fry Chicken & Asparagus

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  • Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
1 medium onion cut in half and sliced medium thick 1 bunch asparagus cut into 1 inch lengths (about 2 cups when cut) discard bottom fourth 1 TBS chicken broth 1 TBS minced fresh ginger 3 medium cloves garlic, pressed 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces 2 TBS soy sauce pinch red chili flakes salt and white pepper to taste
Directions
Cut onion and press garlic and let both sit for at least 5 minutes to bring out their hidden health benefits.

Heat 1 TBS broth in a stainless steel wok or 12-inch skillet. Healthy Stir Fry onion and in broth for about 2 minutes over medium high heat, stirring constantly.

Add ginger, garlic, chicken, and continue to stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes stirring constantly.

Add asparagus, soy sauce, and red chili flakes. Stir together and cover. Cook for another 2-3 minutes. This may have to cook for an extra couple minutes if the asparagus is thick. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Taste great alone or over brown rice

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FLAMING_MOE.

Servings Per Recipe: 2
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 192.7
  • Total Fat: 2.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 68.6 mg
  • Sodium: 1,081.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 11.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g
  • Protein: 32.6 g

Member Reviews
  • SLM0305
    I also used lower sodium soy sauce, 1 Tbsp each of Hoisin Sauce & Sesame Oil; minced garlic & shallots (latter two from 'jars,') and left out red chili flakes. Served over small amount of brown rice. DH even ate a serving! - 3/10/13
  • HOTMESSRISING
    This was easy, tasty and very healthy. I even used lower sodium soy sauce. - 10/15/11