Chinese Stir-fry of Chicken and Asparagus

Ingredients

1/2 lb asparagus, cut off ends and cut into sections
1/2 lb chicken breast, cut into thick shreds
3 oz carrot, cut into strips
1 clove garlic, minced

Marinade

1/8 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp wine
dash of ground white pepper

Seasoning

1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp sugar,
dash of ground white pepper
1/2 cup chicken broth

Sauce

1 tsp light soy sauce
1/2 tsp sugar
dash of ground white pepper
1/8 tsp sesame oil,
4 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp chicken broth

Method

1. Mix marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add marinade to chicken. Mix well and set aside for 10 minutes.
2. Add seasoning ingredients to a wok. Bring to a boil. Add carrot and asparagus and cook for a while. Remove.
3. Blanch chicken in hot oil until cooked. Remove and drain off oil.
4. Saute garlic with 1 tbsp oil in the wok. Drizzle 1 tsp Chinese cooking wine. Return carrot, asparagus and chicken to wok. Add sauce ingredients and stir-fry. Remove to serving platter when the sauce thickens.

Source: Chinese Home Cooking