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Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 Tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
- 1 Tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Asian (dark) sesame oil
- 3/4 pound skinless boneless chicken breats, cut into strips
- 2 Tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 Tablespoon peanut oil
- 6 scallions, cut into 1-inch lengths
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 12 asparagus spears, cut into 2-inch lengths
- 1 cup trimmed watercress
Preparation
Step 1
*1.* To prepare the marinade, in a zip-close plastic bag, combine the broth, ginger, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and sesame oil; add the chicken. Seal the bag, squeezing out the air; turn to coat the chicken. Refrigerate, turning bag occasionally, at least 2 hours or ovenight. Drain and discard the marinade.
*2.* Heat a large nonstick skillet until very hot; add the sesame seeds and stir-fry until golden, 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.
*3.* In same skillet, heat the peanut oil. Stir-fry the scallions, garlic, and red pepper 2 minutes; add the asparagus and stir-fry until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add the chicken and watercress; stir-fry until chicken is cooked through, 6-8 minutes. Serve, sprinkled with sesame seeds.