Ingredients and Weight:
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts: 2 lbs
- Soy sauce: 1/2 cup
- Mirin: 1/4 cup
- Brown sugar: 1/4 cup
- Rice vinegar: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic, minced: 2 cloves
- Ginger, minced: 1 tablespoon
- Asparagus, trimmed: 1 lb
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
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Preparation Method Steps:
- In a shallow dish, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade and let sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade.
- Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Add asparagus to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until tender.
- Reduce heat to low and pour any remaining marinade over the chicken and asparagus.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 300 per serving
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
Dish Characteristics:
- Savory, sweet, and slightly tangy
- Tender chicken and crisp asparagus
- Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal
User Comments:
- "This dish is so flavorful and easy to make. The chicken is juicy and the asparagus is cooked perfectly." - Sarah
- "My family loves this recipe. It's a regular in our dinner rotation." - Jessica
- "I like to add a little bit of sesame seeds at the end for extra flavor." - Mark
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the asparagus for quicker cooking.
- Make sure the chicken is cooked through by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the breast. It should read 165°F.
- If you don't have mirin, you can substitute it with equal parts sake and rice vinegar.
