Name: Chilli chicken and asparagus stir-fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil; 1/4 cup (75g) sambal oelek; 2 clove garlic, crushed; 500 gram chicken breast fillet, sliced; 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, cut into lengths; 125 gram baby corn, halved lengthways; 1 tablespoon kecap manis; 1 cup basil leaves; steamed rice, to serve; lemon wedges, to serve

Chilli chicken and asparagus stir-fry

Packed full of flavour, this spicy chilli chicken and asparagus stir fry can be ready in no time at all. Served with steamed rice and a squeeze of fresh lemon, it makes a perfect week night dinner.

Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

10M

Total

20M

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil

1/4 cup (75g) sambal oelek

2 clove garlic, crushed

500 gram chicken breast fillet, sliced

1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, cut into lengths

125 gram baby corn, halved lengthways

1 tablespoon kecap manis

1 cup basil leaves

steamed rice, to serve

lemon wedges, to serve

Method

1.Heat oil in a wok or large frying pan on high. Add sambal oelek and garlic. Cook 1 minute, until fragrant.

2.Add chicken. Stir-fry 5 minutes, until cooked through. Add asparagus, corn and kecap manis. Stir-fry 3 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat. Toss through basil leaves. Serve with steamed rice and lemon wedge.

Green beans can be substituted for asparagus, if desired.
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