Stir-Fried Chicken and Asparagus | It's Only Food w/ Chef John Politte

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheddar

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Cut the chicken breasts into thin strips.

Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then dust it with 2 Tablespoons of the cornstarch.

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, then add the seasoned chicken to the skillet. Cook until it turns golden brown and is cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.

Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set it aside.

Add another tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same skillet and heat it over medium heat.

Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add the asparagus to the skillet and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until it becomes crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the asparagus.

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch (if desired) until well combined.

Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and asparagus, stirring continuously to coat everything evenly.

Continue cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly.

Serve and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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