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==Ingredients==
  
1 lb. boneless [[chicken breasts]]
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    *1 lb. boneless [[chicken breasts]]
1 [[egg]] white, lightly beaten
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    *1 [[egg]] white, lightly beaten
1 lb. fresh [[asparagus]]
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    *1 lb. fresh [[asparagus]]
3 tbsp. low-sodium [[soy sauce]]
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    *3 tbsp. low-sodium [[soy sauce]]
1 tbsp. [[cornstarch]]
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    *1 tbsp. [[cornstarch]]
1/4 c. [[dry sherry]]
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    *1/4 c. [[dry sherry]]
2 tsp. [[sesame oil]]
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    *2 tsp. [[sesame oil]]
2 tbsp. [[vegetable oil]]
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    *2 tbsp. [[vegetable oil]]
1 tbsp. minced [[garlic]]
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    *1 tbsp. minced [[garlic]]
1 tbsp. minced fresh [[ginger]]
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    *1 tbsp. minced fresh [[ginger]]
1/4 c. [[chicken broth]]
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    *1/4 c. [[chicken broth]]
1 [[red pepper]], diced
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    *1 [[red pepper]], diced
1/2 c. chopped [[scallions]]
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    *1/2 c. chopped [[scallions]]
1/2 c. [[dry roasted cashews]]
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    *1/2 c. [[dry roasted cashews]]
3 c. cooked brown or white [[rice]]
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    *3 c. cooked brown or white [[rice]]
  
1. Cut chicken into 1 inch squares. Combine with beaten egg white and
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==Directions==
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Cut chicken into 1 inch squares. Combine with beaten egg white and
 
toss lightly. Set aside.
 
toss lightly. Set aside.
  
2. Trim woody bottom ends from asparagus and discard. Cut asparagus
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Trim woody bottom ends from asparagus and discard. Cut asparagus
 
into 1 1/2 inch pieces.
 
into 1 1/2 inch pieces.
  
3. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, cornstarch, sherry and sesame
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In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, cornstarch, sherry and sesame
 
oil and stir well.
 
oil and stir well.
  
4. In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Add
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In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Add
 
garlic and ginger and stir-fry 2 minutes. Add asparagus and stir-fry 1
 
garlic and ginger and stir-fry 2 minutes. Add asparagus and stir-fry 1
 
minute longer. Add chicken broth, cover and cook 2 minutes or until
 
minute longer. Add chicken broth, cover and cook 2 minutes or until
 
asparagus is crisp-tender. Remove asparagus and wipe pan.
 
asparagus is crisp-tender. Remove asparagus and wipe pan.
  
5. Heat remaining tablespoon vegetable oil. Add chicken and stir-fry
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Heat remaining tablespoon vegetable oil. Add chicken and stir-fry
 
until opaque. Add asparagus, red pepper, scallions and cashews. Stir
 
until opaque. Add asparagus, red pepper, scallions and cashews. Stir
 
sauce and add to pan. Cook until mixture thickens. Serve over rice.
 
sauce and add to pan. Cook until mixture thickens. Serve over rice.
 
Makes 4 servings.
 
Makes 4 servings.
  
[[Category:Internet Recipes]]
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[[Category:Recipes]][[Category:Internet Recipes]]

Latest revision as of 15:18, 24 January 2008

Ingredients[edit]

   *1 lb. boneless chicken breasts
   *1 egg white, lightly beaten
   *1 lb. fresh asparagus
   *3 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
   *1 tbsp. cornstarch
   *1/4 c. dry sherry
   *2 tsp. sesame oil
   *2 tbsp. vegetable oil
   *1 tbsp. minced garlic
   *1 tbsp. minced fresh ginger
   *1/4 c. chicken broth
   *1 red pepper, diced
   *1/2 c. chopped scallions
   *1/2 c. dry roasted cashews
   *3 c. cooked brown or white rice

Directions[edit]

Cut chicken into 1 inch squares. Combine with beaten egg white and toss lightly. Set aside.

Trim woody bottom ends from asparagus and discard. Cut asparagus into 1 1/2 inch pieces.

In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, cornstarch, sherry and sesame oil and stir well.

In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Add garlic and ginger and stir-fry 2 minutes. Add asparagus and stir-fry 1 minute longer. Add chicken broth, cover and cook 2 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Remove asparagus and wipe pan.

Heat remaining tablespoon vegetable oil. Add chicken and stir-fry until opaque. Add asparagus, red pepper, scallions and cashews. Stir sauce and add to pan. Cook until mixture thickens. Serve over rice. Makes 4 servings.