ASPARAGUS CHICKEN STIR-FRY

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Tender asparagus teams up nicely with chicken and cashews in a mild, pleasing sauce. "My husband and I have enjoyed this speedy dish on many occasions," says Deborah Haake of Cochrane, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
2 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
1 egg white
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/4 cup sherry or chicken broth
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted cashews
2 green onions, chopped
1 cup hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and keep warm. , In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon cornstarch and egg white until smooth; add chicken and toss to coat. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in oil for 4-5 minutes or until no longer pink. , Place the remaining cornstarch in a small bowl; stir in the sherry or broth, soy sauce and sugar until smooth. Gradually add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in the cashews, onions and asparagus. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 723mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 42g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Jamie Priest
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


shairley sarkar
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I've made this stir-fry several times and it's always a hit with my family. The sauce is flavorful and the asparagus is cooked perfectly.


Patrick Robichaud
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This stir-fry is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of asparagus and chicken.


Tomato Apple
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I love this stir-fry! The asparagus is always cooked perfectly and the chicken is so tender. The sauce is also very flavorful.


Sheikh Huzaifa Huzaifa Noshad
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The stir-fry is flavorful and the asparagus is cooked perfectly.


Wyatt Fox
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I've made this stir-fry several times and it's always a hit with my family. The sauce is flavorful and the asparagus is cooked perfectly.


Mandy Olson
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This stir-fry is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of asparagus and chicken.


Nihat Pro
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I love this stir-fry! The asparagus is always cooked perfectly and the chicken is so tender. The sauce is also very flavorful.


Pindiwe Pindie
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The stir-fry is flavorful and the asparagus is cooked perfectly.


Shoaib Akther
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I made this stir-fry for dinner last night and it was delicious! The asparagus was perfectly cooked and the chicken was tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


The Estinord Family (Kari)
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This stir-fry was amazing! The chicken was so tender and the asparagus was cooked to perfection. The sauce was also very flavorful.


Xavier Mulryan
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I've made this stir-fry several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sauce is flavorful and the asparagus is cooked perfectly.


Md manna Efad
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This is one of my favorite stir-fries! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of asparagus and chicken.


Upali Ponnamperuma
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I made this stir-fry last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the flavors and the asparagus was cooked to perfection.


Marvel_supes_exelsior
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This stir-fry was delicious! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the chicken was tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.