Description
Garlic Chicken & Mushroom Stir-Fry with Asparagus & Rice is a vibrant and satisfying dish that brings the flavors of the Asian kitchen to your dinner table. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken breast, earthy mushrooms, and crisp asparagus, all enveloped in a savory garlic sauce that tantalizes the taste buds. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this one-pan meal not only delights the palate but also makes for an impressive presentation. With its nutrient-rich ingredients and minimal cleanup, this stir-fry is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g chicken breast, cubed
- 200g mushrooms, sliced
- 300g fresh asparagus
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil or vegetable oil
- Jasmine or long-grain rice
- 400ml water
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cook the rice: Rinse rice until water runs clear. In a pot, combine rinsed rice with water and pinch of salt. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until fluffy.
- Prepare asparagus: Heat olive oil in a separate pan over medium heat. Add asparagus with salt and pepper; roast for 8-10 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Make the stir-fry: In a wok or large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (30 seconds). Add cubed chicken; cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Toss in mushrooms and bell pepper; cook for another 3-4 minutes. Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and cornstarch slurry; cook until thickened.
- Serve hot with rice and roasted asparagus garnished with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg