Shanghai Chicken with Asparagus & Ham: Easy Recipe

INGREDIENTS

2 cups diagonally cut 1-inch asparagus pieces* 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 3/4 cup coarsely chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce 1/4 cup diced deli ham 2 cups hot cooked vermicelli noodles *Or substitute thawed frozen asparagus; omit step 1.

PREPARATION:

1. To blanch asparagus pieces, cook 3 minutes in enough boiling water to cover. Plunge asparagus into cold water. Drain well.
2. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add chicken; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add asparagus; stir-fry 2 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
3. Add teriyaki sauce; mix well. Add ham; stir-fry until heated through. Serve over noodles. Garnish with carrot strips and fresh herbs, if desired.

This recipe appears in: Chinese NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Fiber 3 g Carbohydrate 37 g Cholesterol 46 mg Saturated Fat 1 g Total Fat 5 g Calories from Fat 16 % Calories 289 Protein 24 g Sodium 263 mg DIETARY EXCHANGE: Meat 2-1/2 Starch 2