Name: Quick Asparagus Smoked Chicken Stir-fry
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 22 min
Ingredients: 1 lb asparagus (bunch); 8 oz smoked chicken (2 thighs or any leftover chicken works); 1/2 onion (sliced); 2 cloves garlic (crushed); 6 cherry tomatoes (optional); 1/2 tsp bouillon powder or salt; black pepper (optional); 1 tbsp olive oil

I have to admit that the idea and inspiration for a lot of my cooking comes form one of my favorite food shows: Chopped!
My husband is not competitive and feels stressed watching the show, but to me it’s not about the competition (although I don’t mind winning 🙂 ) .
It’s much more about the creativity in the moment, to make something delish with what you have available.

asparagus chicken stir fry

My secret to quick and easy cooking

The other day I came home from work around 6 pm and it was my turn to put dinner on the table.
Fortunately I had already mentally prepared myself what I was going to cook, with what I already had in the fridge. And that’s my secret to quick and easy cooking.

So I had leftover smoked chicken from the day before, a bunch of (mini) asparagus and with my imagination running “wild”, I thought of a quick stir fry. Dinner was on the table in less than 30 minutes!

Steps to get dinner ready fast

Here’s how I got it done.
Step 1. Started with cooking rice in the rice cooker.
Step 2. Cleaned the asparagus, breaking off the tough part, and cut in 2 inch pieces.
Step 3. Cut onion and crush garlic, chopped chicken.
Step 4. Heated oil while rinsing (optional) cherry tomatoes (I like colorful food).
Step 5. Cook & stir fry for about 10 minutes, while cleaning up.

That’s it! Preparation is half the job, even if it’s only in your mind 🙂
So here’s my easy peasy recipe.

Quick Asparagus Smoked Chicken Stir-fry

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Prep Time 12

Cook Time 10

Total Time 22

Servings 1

Ingredients

1 lb asparagus bunch
8 oz smoked chicken 2 thighs or any leftover chicken works
1/2 onion sliced
2 cloves garlic crushed
6 cherry tomatoes optional
1/2 tsp bouillon powder or salt
black pepper optional
1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Break off tough asparagus parts, cut in 2 inc pieces and rinse
Chop smoked chicken
Heat oil in a wok or pot, adding onion & garlic
Add bouillon or salt and pepper, stir
Add asparagus (and tomatoes), stir for a few minutes (covered for 2 minutes to quickly cook crisp)
Add chicken, and quickly stir to distribute flavors evenly.
Sprinkle more salt if needed.

Enjoy your quick and easy dinner!