Name: Asparagus Shiitake Chicken with Sesame Rice
Ingredients: 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)

Directions

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.

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