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Chicken With Asparagus (lee Sun Gai Kau)

Chicken With Asparagus (lee Sun Gai Kau) is built on Chicken Thighs, Fresh Asparagus, Fermented Black Beans, Garlic, and Oil. Serves 4. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

Ingredients

• 1 lb
• 1 1/2 lb
• 1 1/2 tbsp
• 1 clove
• 3 tbsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1 tsp
• 3/4 cup
• 3/4 tsp
• 1 1/2 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Bone and remove skin from chicken. Cut into 1"x 1 1/2" pieces.

2. 2

   Add "seasoning" to chicken and mix well.

3. 3

   Cut off and discard the last 2 " at the base end of the asparagus.

4. 4

   Then, cut each spear diagonally into 2" lengths.

5. 5

   Wash and drain.

6. 6

   Wash black beans thoroughly (at least 2 rinses).

7. 7

   Mash the beans and mix with the crushed garlic.

8. 8

   Heat wok. Add 2 tablespoon oil. Stir-fry the seasoned chicken for 5 minutes. Set aside.

9. 9

   Reheat wok. Add 1 tablespoon oil and the black bean mixture and cook for 1 minute.

10. 10

    Add the asparagus and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Then add salt, sugar, and water.

11. 11

    Add the chicken and bring the mixture to a boil.

12. 12

    Thicken with cornstarch mixture (made with 3/4 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 1/2 tablespoon cold water). Cook for 1 minute, and serve.