CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS IN GINGER DRESSING

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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, lunch, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 quarts water
1 large whole chicken breast, skinned, boned and halved
Water and white wine or vermouth
1 1/3 pounds asparagus
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
4 teaspoons minced garlic in oil
5 tablespoons Chinese sesame paste
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons Chinese sesame oil
2 teaspoons hot sesame (chili) oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons white wine or dry vermouth
16 ounces angel-hair pasta or other very thin fresh pasta
2 scallions
4 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
8 to 12 cherry tomatoes for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil in a covered pot for the noodles and asparagus.
  • Cook the chicken breast in a half-and-half combination of water and wine or vermouth to cover. Poach until done, about 15 minutes. Cool, drain and shred.
  • Wash and trim asparagus by breaking off tough stem ends. Cut on a diagonal into one-inch pieces.
  • Mince ginger and combine in a serving bowl with garlic, sesame paste, soy, sugar, sesame oils, rice vinegar and wine; mix thoroughly.
  • Add asparagus to boiling water 3 minutes before it is time to add noodles.
  • Slice scallions; add to sauce.
  • Add noodles to asparagus in boiling water and cook 30 seconds to one minute.
  • Drain noodles and asparagus and add with chicken to sauce; mix to incorporate sauce thoroughly with other ingredients. Decorate with coriander and serve with tomatoes.

Nx_ z1
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a delicious and healthy way to cook chicken and asparagus.


Liyun Xiao
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Sara Fatima
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Derek Swann
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Mikey Kinney
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the asparagus was delicious. The ginger dressing was also very good.


Shajiba Khan
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys Asian-inspired cuisine.


Steve Kent
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I made this dish exactly as the recipe stated and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mulondo Hamuzah
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet and tangy ginger dressing.


Zain Kkzz
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I'm not a big fan of ginger, but I really enjoyed this dish. The dressing was flavorful without being overpowering.


Nigel Thiongo
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken and asparagus cook in less than 30 minutes, and the ginger dressing is made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Kara Constant
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The chicken and asparagus were cooked perfectly, but I found the ginger dressing to be a bit too strong for my taste.


Obiora Nicholas
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the ginger dressing.


Cheryl
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the asparagus was perfectly cooked. The ginger dressing was a delicious complement to the dish.


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