Pepper Chicken with Asparagus Stir Fry

This dish, a quick and flavorful stir-fry of pepper chicken with asparagus, combines colorful bell peppers, crunchy asparagus, and tender chicken in a savory sauce with a hint of spice. Its adaptable to your desired level of heat, making it ideal for a weeknight supper.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
• Salt to taste
• Sesame seeds for garnish optional
• Sliced green onions for garnish optional

Instructions:

In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using

Set aside

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat

Add the thinly sliced chicken and stir-fry until its cooked through and no longer pink

Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside

In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil

Add minced garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant

Add the sliced onions, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper

Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables start to soften

Add the asparagus pieces and continue to stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until the asparagus is tender-crisp

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables

Stir-fry everything together for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients evenly

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt if needed

Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired

Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles

Enjoy