Asparagus and Chicken Stir Fry

Preparation

1. Prepare Ingredients [00:23]

   • Finely mince 5 cloves of garlic.
   • Cut 4 oz/115 g of onion into strips.
   • Cut 9.5 oz/270 g of asparagus into 3-inch diagonal sections.
   • Slice 8.9 oz/253 g of chicken into thin strips.

2. Marinate Chicken [01:03]

   • In a bowl, combine the chicken strips with 1 1/2 tsp soy sauce, 1 1/2 tsp oyster sauce, 1/4 tsp dark soy sauce, 1/8 tsp white pepper powder, 1/4 tsp sugar, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 5 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tsp water. Mix evenly.
   • Add 1 tbsp oil and mix again.

Cooking Instructions

1. Stir-fry Onions [01:30]

   • Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add onions and stir-fry for 1 minute.
   • Season with 1/16 tsp salt. Remove and set aside.

2. Stir-fry Asparagus [01:57]

   • In the same pan, add more oil, 1/8 tsp salt, and 1/16 tsp sugar.
   • Add the asparagus and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, adding 1 tsp rice wine near the end. Remove and set aside.

3. Cook Chicken [02:40]

   • Add more oil to the pan and sear the marinated chicken until the bottom is golden.
   • Add the minced garlic and stir-fry until the chicken is about 80% cooked.
   • Add 1 tsp rice wine and mix.

4. Final Assembly [03:24]

   • Season with 1 1/2 tsp soy sauce and 1/2 tsp dark soy sauce, mixing until the color is even.
   • Pour in 1/2 cup water or unsalted chicken broth. Once the liquid boils and thickens, add the pre-cooked onions and asparagus back to the pan.
   • Season with 1/8 tsp black pepper. Toss everything together for a final mix before serving.