Honey Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry

It’s another hot and sticky day here in Vancouver, so it’s tempting to stay indoors and do nothing.  I usually try to go for a walk in the afternoon, but to combat the heat I’ve been going for my daily walks early in the mornings when it is nice and cool.  How about cooking? I had to find a recipe that required less time and energy to make, so I dug into my collection.  Here’s what I found – honey chicken and asparagus stir fry – chicken dish that is easy to make, delicious and healthy too.

Honey Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry

 

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Prep time

15 mins

Cook time

10 mins

Total time

25 mins

 

Serves: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• ⅓ cup chicken broth
• ¼ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups 1-inch pieces asparagus
• 2 medium tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
• 1 can (15 ounces) whole straw mushrooms, drained

Instructions

1. Toss chicken and 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Mix broth, wine, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, soy sauce, honey, mustard and pepper.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil and stir fry chicken for 4 minutes or until no longer pink in center. Remove chicken and set aside.
3. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet. Add asparagus and stir fry for about 3 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
4. Add broth mixture; cook and stir until mixture has thickened.
5. Add chicken, tomatoes and mushrooms. Cook about 2 minutes or until heated through. Serve over rice.
6. Enjoy!

Notes

Adapted from Betty Crocker’s “Easy Chinese”

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