Ingredients

1tbspvegetable oil

1lbchicken breastsboneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces

saltto taste

pepperto taste

1lbasparagus stalkstrimmed and cut into 1½-inch pieces

2tspgarlicminced

1tspgingerminced

¼cupchicken broth

1½tspsugar

1tbspsoy sauce

2tspsesame oil

1tbspcornstarch

Preparation

Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium high heat.

Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste.

Add the chicken to the pan in a single layer. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until browned.

Add the asparagus to the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until tender.

Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds.

In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil and cornstarch.

Pour the sauce over the chicken and asparagus and bring to a simmer. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce has thickened, then serve.