Ginger Chicken Asparagus Stir Fry

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"This is a delicious stir-fry recipe and a really quick and easy dinner. Although the original recipe calls for asparagus, I have used fresh green beans (cut into 1-inch pieces) in place of the asparagus. The amounts for this recipe serves really only about 3 people, however all ingredients can easily be doubled to serve more. This is delicious!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger (can use more if desired)
• 3 fresh minced garlic cloves (or to taste)
• 2 -3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into about 1/2-inch strips
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1⁄3 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms (fresh or canned)
• 2 cups asparagus, sliced into 1-inch pieces
• 4 green onions, sliced diagonally
• toasted sesame seeds

directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, soy sauce, fresh ginger and garlic; mix/whisk to combine.
2. Toss the chicken pieces well with about 3 tablespoons of the lemon/soy mixture; reserve the remaining mixture.
3. Dissolve/whisk the cornstarch in chicken broth.
4. Heat the oil in a wok or frying pan until hot.
5. Add in mushrooms and chicken; stir over high heat until chicken looses the pink colour.
6. Add in asparagus and green onions, continue to stir over high heat until veggies at crisp-tender.
7. Add/stir in broth/cornstarch mixture and reserved soy sauce mixture until thickened.
8. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
9. Serve over rice or cooked pasta.

Reviews

[hollyfrolly]

Mmmmmmm, mmmm, mmmm! This is a lovely combination of flavors for this stir-fry! We made some minor changes- but only b/c it's what we had on hand.... broccoli and snow peas instead of the asparagus and green onion and we sort of tweaked the garlic and ginger amounts (we added more) with a dollop of honey to the mix. So, so good- really fresh tasting with the lemon and fresh ginger. A definite keeper! Thanks for a delicious winner, Kitten! **Update.. we use this recipe a LOT and often switch up the veggies. I particularly love to use Meyer lemons with it- because they are not quite so tart. Still LOVE this recipe and it is definitely a family fav. Thanks again!

 

[velveteenrabbit]

This is a very simple and flavorful dish that we both loved. Added a teaspoon of Chili garlic sauce for some kick. It was very good and will be made again.

 

[lecole54]

Made it exactly as stated, since asparagus season has just begun. Delicious! Love the combination of asparagus, 'shrooms, and scallions!

 

[rsnelling42]

I'm not going to give any stars because I altered the recipe so significantly, that I don't think my stars would be an accurate reflection of what Kittencal posted. I do want to share my comments so if others plan to alter it they can see what I did and how it turned out. I basically followed the recipe for the sauce exactly, but doubling it and adding 2 T honey. Of the other ingredients (chicken, mushrooms, green onions, asparagus, sesame seeds) I only used asparagus. Then I added sprouts, water chestnuts, onions, and baby corns. The sauce was too lemony for our liking, and the ginger was a little strong too. I wonder if normally the chicken would absorb some of this strength? Anyway, we will definitely use it again, just cut back on the lemon and ginger......and maybe add chicken :)

 

[zoe7269]

Delicious! I added another teaspoon of ginger and a tablespoon of honey! YUM! I am sure that a little chilli would not go astray. I cut the oil in half and applied the Weight Watchers point system to it; it is only 4 points per serve - a new favourite.