Thursday, March 5, 2009

Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry


Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry

Submitted by Sheila Marquises


15 min prep

10 min cooking

Serves 4

1 tbsp oil

1 garlic clove, crushed

4" piece of ginger, peeled & thinly sliced

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced

4 spring onions, sliced

7 oz asparagus spears, cut into short pieces

2 tsbp soy sauce

1/3 cup slivered almonds, roasted

Heat wok or large frying pan over high heat, add oil and swirl to coat.

Add the garlic, ginger, and chicken and stir fry for 1-2 mins until chicken changes color.

Add spring onions, asparagus and stir fry for 2 mins until onion is soft.

Stir in soy sauce and 3 tablespoons water, cover and simmer for 2 minutes until chicken is tender and veggies are slightly crisp. Sprinkle with almonds and serve over steamed rice (optional).