Sesame Chicken with Asparagus

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this flavorful Sesame Chicken with Asparagus recipe! Featuring tender, bite-sized chicken breast pieces and crisp asparagus coated in a savory-sweet sauce made with soy sauce, honey, and fragrant sesame oil, this dish is a quick and satisfying stir-fry that comes together in just 30 minutes. The combination of garlic, ginger, and a touch of rice vinegar adds depth, while a cornstarch slurry creates a luscious, glossy finish. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and vibrant scallions, this wholesome entree is perfect served over steamed rice or noodles for a balanced, restaurant-worthy meal at home. Easy, healthy, and packed with bold flavors, this sesame chicken stir-fry is sure to become a family favorite! Keywords: sesame chicken, stir-fry recipe, chicken and asparagus, quick dinner idea, Asian-inspired recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breast
• 1 pound asparagus
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1.5 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 scallions
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized cubes and season with salt and black pepper. Set aside.

Step 2

Trim the woody ends off the asparagus and cut it into 2-inch pieces.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger to prepare the sauce.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to form a slurry and set it aside.

Step 5

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 6

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same skillet. Add the asparagus and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.

Step 7

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the asparagus. Pour in the sauce and toss everything together.

Step 8

Slowly stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the chicken and asparagus.

Step 9

Sprinkle sesame seeds and sliced scallions over the dish. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1151.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1416.6

Total Fat 69.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 30.1g
Cholesterol 390.1mg	0%
Sodium 4419.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.1g	0%
Total Sugars 43.9g
Protein 144.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 230.5mg	0%
Iron 14.0mg	0%
Potassium 2560.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.1%

Protein: 39.1%

Carbs: 18.7%