Saucy Chicken Asparagus Food

CREAMY LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS (30 MINUTES!)

Steps:

• Season chicken with Italian seasoning, crushed chili pepper, salt & pepper. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken to the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
• Add butter onion, and asparagus to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until just tender. Add the garlic and cook for just under a minute.
• Add heavy cream, lemon juice, and parmesan cheese; stir to combine. Return chicken to the pan and simmer 3-4 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Taste and adjust salt & pepper if needed. If the sauce is too thick, add 1/4 cup water, chicken stock or broth.

ASPARAGUS CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEAN SAUCE

Steps:

• For marinade: Combine 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, sherry and sesame oil in a large bowl; mix well.
• Add chicken; stir to coat well. Let stand 30 minutes.
• Combine black bean sauce, hot chili paste, ginger and garlic; set aside.
• Combine remaining 3 teaspoons cornstarch, remaining 2 teaspoons soy sauce, chicken broth and oyster sauce in a small bowl; mix well. Set aside.
• Peel onion, cut into 8 wedges. Separate wedges; set aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
• Add chicken; stir-fry until cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove chicken from wok; set aside.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in wok.
• Add onion and asparagus; stir-fry 30 seconds.
• Add water and cover.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is crisp-tender, about two minutes.
• Return chicken to wok.
• Stir chicken broth mixture; add to wok with black bean mixture.
• Cook until sauce boils and thickens, stirring occasionally.
• Serve over or with rice.

ASPARAGUS AND CHICKEN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Freeze the chicken breasts for 20 to 30 minutes and then thinly slice the chicken against the grain into strips. Toss the strips with about half the garlic and ginger, the soy sauce, sugar, 1 teaspoon of the cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and the sherry in a bowl. Marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes. Mix the remaining cornstarch with the broth.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the asparagus, scallions, remaining garlic, ginger, 1/4 cup of water, and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir-fry until the asparagus is bright green but still crisp, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
• Heat the same skillet until very hot, then add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add the chicken and stir-fry until it loses its raw color and gets a little brown, about 3 minutes. Return the asparagus to the pan and toss to heat through. Stir in the reserved cornstarch mixture and bring to a full boil to thicken. Mound the stir-fry on a serving platter or divide among 4 plates; serve with rice.

STIR-FRIED CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Whisk the oyster sauce, chicken broth, sherry, cornstarch, brown sugar, sesame oil and garlic in a small bowl.
• Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the skillet and heat until shimmering. Add the asparagus, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Remove the asparagus to a large plate.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in the skillet until shimmering. Add the chicken and cook, stirring halfway through, until browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the oyster sauce mixture and simmer until it thickens slightly, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add the asparagus and toss to coat in the sauce; season with salt. Serve with the brown rice.

CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS CREPES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Butter a large baking dish. Combine the chicken, ricotta, 1/2 cup parmesan, 3 tablespoons herbs, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Spoon about 1/4 cup filling across the lower half of each crepe; roll up to enclose the filling. Place the crepes, seam-side down, in the baking dish. Cover with foil and bake until the filling is hot, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt 3 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and cook until it softens, about 1 minute. Add the asparagus and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken broth, lemon zest and the remaining 1 tablespoon herbs and simmer until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup parmesan and season with salt and pepper.
• Divide the crepes among plates, top with the asparagus and sauce, and sprinkle with parmesan.

ASPARAGUS CHICKEN WITH HOLLANDAISE SAUCE

Steps:

• To marinate: Place chicken in a nonporous glass dish or bowl.
• Pour wine over chicken, then sprinkle with tarragon.
• Cover dish and refrigerate to marinate for 2 hours.
• Preheat oven to broil.
• Remove chicken from dish or bowl discarding remaining marinade and broil for 25 minutes or until cooked through and juices run clear.
• Meanwhile, steam asparagus to desired degree of doneness (prefer al dente).
• Prepare hollandaise sauce according to package directions.
• When chicken is cooked, arrange the breasts on a platter, place 4 spears of asparagus on each chicken breast and dribble with prepared hollandaise sauce to taste.
• Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

CREAMY ASPARAGUS SAUCE WITH CHICKEN SCHNITZEL

Steps:

• Place asparagus spears in a saucepan; mash with a fork. Pour in cream. Bring cream to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes. Cover and keep warm.
• Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface; firmly pound with the smooth side of a meat mallet to an even thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
• Pour flour into a large, flat dish. Beat eggs thoroughly in a shallow bowl. Pour bread crumbs into another large, flat dish.
• Dredge each piece of chicken in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with bread crumbs.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook breaded chicken in batches until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Serve with asparagus cream sauce.

FLAMBéED CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Dust the chicken with the flour. Heat the oil and butter in a large, wide pan with a lid, add the chicken, then fry on all sides until nicely browned. Add the shallots, then fry for about 2 mins until they start to soften, but not colour. Pour in the brandy, carefully ignite, then stand well back until the flames have died down. Stir in the stock and bring to the boil. Reduce heat, cover, then cook for 15 mins until the chicken is just tender.
• Add the asparagus to the sauce. Cover, then cook for 5 mins more until tender. Stir in the crème fraîche and tarragon and warm through. Season to taste.

CREAMY CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS & TARRAGON

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes in a large pan of boiling water for 8-10 mins until tender, then drain and keep warm in the pan. Season the chicken with ground black pepper. Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Gently fry the chicken with the onion and garlic for 5 mins until both are lightly browned. Turn over the chicken once and stir the onion regularly.
• Pour over the stock, add 2 sprigs of tarragon and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5 mins, then turn the chicken, add the asparagus and cook for 3 mins more. Chop the remaining tarragon.
• Stir the crème fraîche and tarragon into the pan with the chicken and heat through, stirring, for a few secs. Serve with the new potatoes.

CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS & BLUE CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Cut chicken legs in half at joint.
• Dredge with flour and set aside.
• Heat oil in frying pan.
• Brown chicken pieces on all 4 sides.
• In a medium bowl, combine wine, blue cheese, soup, salt and pepper.
• Pour half this mixture into a 12" x 10" glass casserole dish.
• Place browned chicken on top.
• Pour remaining soup mixture over chicken.
• Bake in oven, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare asparagus.
• Gently bend stalk near end of spear.
• Stalk will break at point where it becomes too tough to eat.
• Discard end.
• Rinse spears under cold, running water.
• Drain.
• Cut each spear into 1 1/2" pieces.
• At end of 30 minutes, remove casserole dish from oven.
• Scatter asparagus between chicken pieces.
• Cover tightly with aluminum foil and continue baking for 30 minutes longer or until chicken is cooked.
• Serve over cooked white rice.

SAUCY CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Place asparagus in a greased pan with chicken on top.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Mix soup, mayo, juice, and curry & pour over chicken.
• Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes or until juices run clear.
• Sprinkle with cheese & serve.

CRISPY CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS SAUCE

Steps:

• Dip chicken into egg. Coat with bread crumbs.
• In medium skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add chicken and cook 15 minutes or until chicken is browned and no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. Pour off fat.
• Add soup, milk, and water. Reduce heat to low and heat through. Serve over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese.

CREAMY CHICKEN & ASPARAGUS BRAISE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and fry the chicken for 5 mins, turning to brown both sides.
• Add the asparagus (reserve the tips), leeks and celery, pour in the bouillon and simmer for 10 mins. Add the asparagus tips and peas, and cook for 5 mins more.
• Meanwhile, stir the egg yolk with the yogurt and garlic. Stir the yogurt mixture into the vegetables and add the tarragon. Divide between two warm plates, then place the chicken on top of the vegetables. Serve with new potatoes, if you like.

SAUCY CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• If desired, partially cook the asparagus; drain.
• Place the asparagus in a greased 9 inch square baking dish.
• In a skillet over medium heat, brown the chicken in oil on both sides.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Arrange chicken over asparagus.
• In a bowl, mix soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice and curry powder; pour over chicken.
• Cover and bake at 375° for 40 minutes or until the chicken is tender and juices run clear.
• Sprinkle with cheese.
• Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.