Asparagus-Lover's Stir-Fry Recipe
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Asparagus-Lover's Stir-Fry

By: Nancy Street 
"I find it a challenge to prepare vegetables so that they appeal to everyone...especially children. After tasting this special stir-fry, folks lean to love asparagus in no time."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (7)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons cooking oil, divided
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 4 cups fresh asparagus pieces
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch strips
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • Hot cooked rice

Directions

  1. In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Stir-fry celery over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add asparagus and onions; stir-fry for 3-5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Transfer to a bowl; set aside. Add remaining oil to the skillet. Stir-fry chicken, orange peel and garlic for 3-4 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Combine water, soy sauce, orange juice, concentrate and cornstarch; add to skillet along with reserved vegetables. Cook and stir for 3 minutes or until sauce is thickened and vegetables are heated through. Stir in almonds. Serve over rice.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2007 by kaydee b.   view full review
I loved this recipe with a few changes. Reduced 1 cup of o.j. to 1/2 cup, used 1 lb. of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2006 by djk716   view full review
I made this dish for my BF parents and they RAVED about it. I used 6 chicken breasts and more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2007 by Sandra   view full review
I added about 2 tsp. of soy sauce since it wasn't mentioned in the ingredient list. My family...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2010 by jennie   view full review
The orange taste was not my favorite stir fry flavor, but it was a decent recipe that has a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2009 by G.Alford   view full review
I love to stir-fry and this is a wonderfully easy meal! I added a little fish sauce and kicked...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2008 by Monty   view full review
Liked this recipe a lot. Next time I"m going to try it with wild rice.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2007 by PATRICIAJH   view full review
Like the previous reviewer I had to estimate how much soy sauce to use since the ingredient...

 

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