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Chicken Stir Fry with Asparagus and Mushrooms - Very simple, 30-minute, delicious stir fry with chicken, asparagus and shiitake mushrooms! AND a one-pot meal to minimize the mess!

Chicken Stir Fry with Asparagus and Mushrooms

Katerina | Diethood
Chicken Stir Fry with Asparagus and Mushrooms - Very simple, 30-minute, delicious stir fry with chicken, asparagus and shiitake mushrooms!
Servings : 4 Serves
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

FOR THE SAUCE
  • 1/4- cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons STAR Natural Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Agave Nectar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch
FOR THE CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons STAR Grapeseed Oil or vegetable oil , divided
  • 1 large yellow onion , sliced
  • 3 to 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 8 to 10 ounces sliced shiitake mushrooms
  • 1 pound asparagus spears , cut into 2-inch pieces and ends trimmed
  • Cooked rice , for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the sauce by combining soy sauce, rice vinegar, agave nectar, ground ginger, and cornstarch in a small mixing bowl; whisk until well incorporated and set aside.
  • Combine chicken pieces and cornstarch in a bowl; mix to combine and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Heat a wok or a skillet over high heat.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil and add chicken pieces; cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until cooked and browned on all sides.
  • Remove chicken from skillet, cover and set aside.
  • Return wok or skillet to heat and add remaining oil.
  • Add onions and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic and continue to cook and stir for 20 seconds, or until fragrant.
  • Add sliced mushrooms and asparagus to the wok and stir-fry 4 minutes, or until mushrooms are softened and asparagus is crisp-tender.
  • Stir the sauce and pour it over the vegetables.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
  • Cook for 2 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened.
  • Stir in previously prepared chicken and cook for 30 seconds or until heated through.
  • Taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
  • Serve over prepared rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 310 kcal | Carbohydrates: 18 g | Protein: 29 g | Fat: 13 g | Saturated Fat: 9 g | Cholesterol: 72 mg | Sodium: 672 mg | Potassium: 898 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 8 g | Vitamin A: 890 IU | Vitamin C: 10.5 mg | Calcium: 46 mg | Iron: 3.5 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: chicken breast recipe, easy chicken dinner recipe