Stir-fried Asparagus with Chicken Tenders
A classic Zhejiang-style quick stir-fry combining fresh asparagus with tender chicken thigh strips for a light, delicate dish.
Ingredients
fresh asparagus (trim tough root ends, wash, cut into long segments)
approx 240 g
chicken thigh (cut into thick strips)
approx 240 g
oil (total)
5 tbsp
oil (marinade)
1 tbsp
cornstarch (marinade)
2 tsp
salt (marinade)
1/4 tsp
black pepper (marinade)
a pinch
water (seasoning)
1/2 cup
soy sauce (seasoning)
1 tbsp
Shaoxing wine (seasoning)
1 1/2 tbsp
black pepper (seasoning)
a pinch
cornstarch (seasoning)
2 tsp
Instructions
1
Prepare Asparagus
Trim tough ends off asparagus, wash, cut into long segments.
2
Marinate Chicken
Cut chicken thigh into thick strips, add marinade ingredients and mix well.
3
Blanch Asparagus
Add asparagus to boiling salted water and blanch until just tender. Remove and drain excess water.
4
Stir-fry Chicken
Heat 4 tbsp oil, add chicken and stir-fry until it changes color, then remove.
5
Combine and Serve
Heat 1 tbsp oil, add asparagus and stir-fry quickly. Add chicken, stir in seasoning ingredients, mix well and serve.
