ASPARAGUS SHIITAKE CHICKEN WITH SESAME RICE

Asparagus Shiitake Chicken with Sesame Rice image

Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 18

Asparagus Shiitake Chicken:
1 lb fresh asparagus
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 (3.5-oz) packages shiitake mushrooms
1 lb chicken breast tenders
¼ cup all purpose flour, divided
1 cup unsalted chicken stock (or broth)
¼ cup honey
¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon ginger spice paste
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon sesame oil
½ cup presliced green onions
Sesame Rice:
1 (10-oz) package frozen brown rice
Juice of 1 lime
¼ cup presliced green onions
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Steps:

Asparagus Shiitake Chicken: 1. Cut asparagus into 1/2-inch pieces, removing tough root end. 2. Chop garlic. 3. Remove and discard mushroom stems; cut mushrooms into quarters. 4. Cut chicken into small bite-size pieces; place in medium bowl (wash hands). 5. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons flour over chicken and toss until evenly coated. Whisk in second bowl: remaining 2 tablespoons flour, stock, honey, soy sauce, ginger paste, pepper flakes, and garlic until blended; set aside 6. Preheat large, nonstick saute pan on medium-high 2-3 minutes. Place oil in pan, then add chicken; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until browned. Remove chicken from pan. 7. Place asparagus, mushrooms, and green onions in same pan; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. 8. Reduce heat on pan to low. Stir in chicken and soy sauce mixture; simmer 2-3 minutes or until chicken is 165degreesF and sauce begins to thicken. Serve. Sesame Rice: 1. Microwave rice following package instructions. Squeeze lime for juice (1 tablespoon). 2. Stir remaining ingredients into rice. Serve.