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15-Minute Stir Fried Chicken & Asparagus

Try this easy-to-prepare dish, which can be prepared in a matter of minutes using our Healthy Stir-Fry cooking method with no heated oils. It not only tastes great but you will receive 140% of the Daily Value (DV) for vitamin K, 88% DV for niacin and 78% DV for protein. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 medium onion cut in half and sliced medium thick
• 1 bunch asparagus cut into 1 inch lengths (about 2 cups when cut) discard bottom fourth
• 1 TBS chicken broth
• 1 TBS minced fresh ginger
• 3 medium cloves garlic, pressed
• 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 TBS soy sauce
• 1 TBS rice vinegar
• pinch red chili flakes
• salt and white pepper to taste

Directions:

Cut onion and press garlic and let both sit for at least 5 minutes to bring out their hidden health benefits.

Heat 1 TBS broth in a stainless steel wok or 12-inch skillet. Healthy Stir Fry onion and in broth for about 2 minutes over medium high heat, stirring constantly.

Add ginger, garlic, chicken, and continue to stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes stirring constantly.
Add asparagus, soy sauce, vinegar, and red chili flakes. Stir together and cover. Cook for another 2-3 minutes. This may have to cook for an extra couple minutes if the asparagus is thick.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serves: 2

Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes