Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry
Chicken and asparagus stir-fry with sliced carrots and tender chicken in a light, creamy white wine sauce. This colorful one-pan dinner is ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 30 ml white wine
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 carrots sliced
- 1 bunch asparagus cut into pieces
- 4 scallions sliced
- 20 ml wine
- 120 ml chicken broth
- 3 tablespoon heavy cream
- 4 teaspoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Chopped parsley for finishing
Instructions
- Place the 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced, in a bowl with the 2 cloves garlic , minced, 30 ml white wine, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper, and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Mix well and marinate for 10 minutes.
- While the chicken marinates, slice the 2 carrots and 4 scallions and cut the asparagus into pieces. Whisk 20 ml wine, 120 ml chicken broth, 3 tbsp heavy cream, and 4 tsp cornstarch until smooth.
- Heat 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden. Add the carrots and asparagus and stir to combine.
- Pour in the sauce, stir well, cover, and cook for 1 minute. Uncover, add the scallions and chopped parsley, and cook for 1 more minute until the sauce thickens. Serve the chicken and asparagus stir fry immediately.
Notes
Slice the Chicken Evenly: I keep the chicken pieces similar in size so they cook at the same rate without leaving some pieces dry.
Prepare Everything First: This stir-fry moves quickly once the skillet is hot, so I have the vegetables and sauce ready before cooking the chicken.
Whisk the Sauce Again: Cornstarch can settle while it stands, so give the sauce another quick whisk immediately before pouring it into the skillet.
Keep the Final Cooking Brief: I cook the vegetables only briefly after adding the sauce so the asparagus keeps its color and texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 785mg | Potassium: 384mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 5430IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg
