A wonderful addition to your Healthy Lifestyle Way of Eating, the asparagus and chicken combination in this recipe is It not only tastes great but you will be helping to fulfill Daily Values for health-promoting nutrients such as vitamin K (140%), niacin (88%), and protein (78%). Enjoy!
Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
•1 medium onion, cut in half and sliced medium thick
•3 medium cloves garlic, pressed
•1 TBS chicken broth
•1 TBS minced fresh ginger
•1 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
•1 bunch asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups when cut)
•2 TBS soy sauce
•1 TBS rice vinegar
•pinch red chili flakes
•salt and white pepper to taste
Directions:
1.Cut onion and mince garlic
2.Heat 1 TBS broth in a stainless steel wok or 12-inch skillet. Add onion to broth cook for about 2 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
3.Add ginger, garlic, chicken, and continue to stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly.
4.Add asparagus, soy sauce, vinegar, 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.
You may have to vary the cooking time of the asparagus according to its thickness. Discard the bottom fourth of the asparagus spears as they are woody and fibrous.
Enjoy over brown rice, soba noodles or seaweed salad.
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