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A vibrant chicken and asparagus stir fry with golden chicken strips and bright green asparagus in a glossy sauce.

Flavorful Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 325 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced into 1/4-inch strips
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, woody ends removed and cut into 2-inch sections
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hone y
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarc h
  • 1/4 cup low -sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons neutral vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions
 

  • In a small mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, cornstarch, and chicken broth; whisk until smooth.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat until it reaches its smoke point.
  • Add chicken strips in batches to avoid crowding; sear until browned and internal temperature reaches 165F (74C), then remove from pan.
  • Add asparagus and red pepper flakes to the remaining oil in the pan; stir-fry for 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
  • Return the chicken to the pan and pour the prepared sauce over the mixture.
  • Toss continuously for 60-90 seconds until the sauce has thickened and glazed the ingredients.
  • Remove from heat, finish with sesame oil, and serve immediately.