Sliced Chicken With Asparagus

From my collection of handwritten recipes.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 1 recipe

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb fresh asparagus
• 1⁄2 lb skinless chicken breast (boneless)
• 2  teaspoons cornstarch
• 1  tablespoon soy sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1  tablespoon  oil
• 1  tablespoon ginger, minced
• 1  scallion, minced
• 2  tablespoons dry sherry
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 2  teaspoons  sesame oil

Directions

1. Trim tough ends of asparagus. Cut spears at an angle into 1 1/2" pieces. Cut chicken breast crosswise on an angle into 1/4" slices. In a small bowl, toss chicken with cornstarch, soy, and lemon zest. In a wok, heat oil 10 seconds over medium high heat. Add asparagus and stir fry to coat with oil. Add 2 Tblsp. water, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until asparagus is just tender, about 2 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove asparagus to a plate. Return wok to high heat. Add ginger and scallion and stir fry until aromatic, about 10 seconds. Add chicken and stir fry until white and opaque throughout, about 5 minutes. Add sherry, pepper, sugar, and asparagus. Stir fry about 30 seconds to heat through. Remove from heat, drizzle with sesame oil, and serve.