Best 12 Thai Chicken Asparagus Recipes

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Thai chicken asparagus is a classic dish that combines the vibrant flavors of Thailand with the health benefits of asparagus. This popular dish is a great way to add variety to your dinner routine and impress your guests. With its combination of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors, Thai chicken asparagus is sure to become a favorite. Read on to discover the best recipes for creating this delicious dish.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

ASPARAGUS AND CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 32m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 breasts)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (2-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger, cut into thin matchsticks
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch plus 1 teaspoon
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon dry sherry
3/4 cup chicken broth, low-sodium canned, or homemade or water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 bunches medium asparagus (about 2 pounds), woody stems trimmed, sliced into 1-inch pieces
1 bunch scallions (white and green parts), thinly sliced
Serving suggestion: Brown or white rice

Steps:

  • Freeze the chicken breasts for 20 to 30 minutes and then thinly slice the chicken against the grain into strips. Toss the strips with about half the garlic and ginger, the soy sauce, sugar, 1 teaspoon of the cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and the sherry in a bowl. Marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes. Mix the remaining cornstarch with the broth.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the asparagus, scallions, remaining garlic, ginger, 1/4 cup of water, and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir-fry until the asparagus is bright green but still crisp, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Heat the same skillet until very hot, then add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add the chicken and stir-fry until it loses its raw color and gets a little brown, about 3 minutes. Return the asparagus to the pan and toss to heat through. Stir in the reserved cornstarch mixture and bring to a full boil to thicken. Mound the stir-fry on a serving platter or divide among 4 plates; serve with rice.

THAI CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS



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Make and share this Thai Chicken With Asparagus recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons asian fish sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
4 medium boneless skinless chicken breast halves, sliced into thin strips (about 1 1/4 pounds)
3 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
1 jumbo onion, thinly sliced
1 piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into matchstick-thin strips (about 2 inches by 1 inch)
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and cut into matchstick-thin strips
2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • In a nonstick 12-inch skillet, bring 1 inch of water and salt to a boil over high heat. Add asparagus; return to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, 3 to 5 minutes, until asparagus is tender-crisp. Drain asparagus; set aside. Wipe out the skillet.
  • In a medium bowl, mix sugar, fish sauce, lime juice and soy sauce. Stir in chicken until evenly coated. (Coat chicken just before cooking, because the lime juice will change the meat's texture.).
  • Add 2 teaspoons oil to the skillet; place over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add chicken; cook 5 minutes or just until it loses its pink color throughout, stirring occasionally. With tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer chicken to a clean bowl, leaving any cooking liquid in the skillet.
  • Add onion, ginger and jalapenos to the skillet; cook until onion is tender, about 8 minutes. Add onion mixture to the bowl with the cooked chicken.
  • In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat until hot. Add asparagus; cook until it begins to brown, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Return onion mixture and chicken to skillet; heat through.
  • Toss basil and cilantro leaves with chicken mixture just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.3, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 1536.1, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.3, Protein 27.5

THAI BASIL CHICKEN SOUP WITH ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOM FILLED CREPES AND THAI BASIL BUTTER ON TOASTED BAGUETTE



Thai Basil Chicken Soup with Asparagus and Mushroom Filled Crepes and Thai Basil Butter on Toasted Baguette image

Provided by Roger Mooking

Time 2h2m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 42

1 whole chicken, (about 2 1/2 to 3 pounds)
12 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems and caps separated, reserving caps for crepes
1 celery stalk, cut in half
1 medium carrot, peeled and cut in half
1 medium onion, skin removed and cut in half
1 lemongrass stalk, bruised
1 bunch fresh Thai basil, stems and leaves
1 tablespoon smashed fresh ginger
1 red Thai chile split, seeded if no heat is desired
Peel of 1 lime
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
Thai Basil Chicken Broth, recipe above
Red finger chile, optional
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup fish sauce
Juice of 2 limes
Kosher salt
Leg meat, reserved from Thai Basil Chicken Broth
4 plum tomatoes, quartered, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch triangles
1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced
1 bunch green onion, chopped
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 lime, cut into quarters
Fresh Thai basil, stems and leaves
Asparagus and Mushroom Filled Crepes, recipe follows
Thai Basil Butter on Toasted Baguette, recipe follows
Egg Crepes
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon finely minced fresh ginger
6 eggs
1/3 cup 2-percent milk
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Salt
Filling for Crepes
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Shiitake mushroom caps, julienned (from Thai Basil Chicken Broth recipe)
1 bunch asparagus, thick ends removed, spears blanched in salted water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch fresh Thai basil, washed, rinsed and leaves picked
1 cup butter, melted on low heat and cooled
1/2 baguette, toasted and cut into 4 pieces

Steps:

  • Place the chicken, mushrooms, celery, carrot, onion, lemongrass, Thai basil, ginger, Thai chile, lime peel, bay leaves, and peppercorns in a large pot. Cover with cold water, approximately 2 to 2 1/2 quarts. Bring the mixture to a boil, and then reduce the heat to a simmer, uncovered. Skim the top, removing the impurities throughout the cooking process. Cook for 1 hour at a low simmer. Remove the chicken from the pot. Remove the leg meat, pull into pieces and reserve for soup garnishes. Remove the remaining chicken and reserve for personal use. Strain the stock into a clean pot.
  • For the Thai basil chicken soup garnishes: Bring the stock to a boil. Add the chile, if using, sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice. Season the mixture with salt. Add the pulled chicken meat, tomato, and cucumber. Serve the soup, piping hot, garnish with green onion, sesame oil, lime, and Thai basil.
  • For the egg crepes: Place 2 tablespoons of melted butter in a bowl. Add the ginger, eggs, milk, sesame oil, and salt, and whisk well. Heat a nonstick saute pan over medium heat. Dab a paper towel in the remaining melted butter and coat the pan. Ladle a thin layer of crepe batter in the pan, coating the bottom evenly. Once the batter begins to bubble in the middle, flip the crepe and cook for 3 to 5 seconds on the other side. Remove the crepe from the pan and lay on a dry kitchen towel. Repeat the process with the remaining crepe batter.
  • For the crepe filling and assembly: Heat the oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Saute the shiitake mushroom caps over the medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Season the mushrooms with salt, and pepper, set aside.
  • Place one crepe on the cutting board. Place 2 spears of asparagus lengthwise, on one end of the crepe. Place a single layer of shiitake mushrooms over the asparagus. Roll the crepe beginning at one end. Place another crepe on the cutting board and roll the finished crepe inside. Cut the crepe on a diagonal into 3 pieces.
  • Place the Thai basil in a blender and pour the melted butter over. Pulse quickly until just incorporated, ensuring not to bruise the Thai basil. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, place in the freezer for 5 minutes. Remove the butter from the freezer and whisk the mixture until well incorporated, return the Thai basil butter to the freezer. Once the butter has solidified, approximately 5 minutes, whisk again.
  • Transfer the butter to a container and place in the refrigerator or freezer. Spread the Thai basil butter over the toasted baguette pieces.

THAI CHICKEN ASPARAGUS



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Categories     Chicken     Stir-Fry     Quick & Easy     Dinner

Yield 2 people

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tsp Thai red chile paste
1 tsp fish sauce
1 tablespoon black bean sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1/4 cup chicken stock
6 ounces chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces
Cornstarch, as needed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 chunk of ginger (about 1-inch thick), peeled & minced
1 - 2 Serrano peppers, seeds removed and minced
8 ounces asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces (reserve tips)
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into pieces the same size
2 scallions (green onions, spring onions), chopped into 1-inch pieces
Sesame oil, to taste
Peanut oil for deep-frying and stir-frying

Steps:

  • Mix the red chile paste in with the fish sauce, black bean sauce, oyster sauce, and chicken stock. Set aside. Dredge chicken pieces in corn starch, and deep fry in a small amount of peanut oil, remove when brown, and set aside. Put garlic, ginger, and Serrano peppers in a clean wok, in a small amount of peanut oil, and cook until fragrant. Add the asparagus pieces, saving tips for later. Stir fry and add the red pepper. Continue to stir fry, then add the chile paste, bean sauce, and oyster sauce mixture. Add the cooked chicken and cook for about 1 minute, then add the reserved asparagus tips. If desired, add 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed in 1 teaspoon water to thicken mixture. Add the scallions, sprinkle with sesame oil, and serve. Serves 3 to 4 as part of a multicourse meal.

SPICY STIR-FRY CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS



Spicy Stir-Fry Chicken And Asparagus image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound boneless chicken breast
1 egg white
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Coarse salt to taste
1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 cup chicken stock (preferably homemade)
6 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
3 scallions, sliced
3/4 pound asparagus, sliced on the bias in 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon chili paste
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves

Steps:

  • Cut the chicken in one-inch cubes. Beat the egg white lightly and mix it with half the cornstarch and salt to form a smooth paste. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, mix the rice wine, soy sauce, stock and remaining cornstarch to form a smooth paste.
  • Toss the chicken into the egg white-cornstarch mixture. Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet. Fry the chicken cubes until golden and remove with a slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels. Pour off the oil, leaving about one tablespoon in the wok.
  • Add the garlic, ginger and scallions and stir-fry for one minute. Add the asparagus and stir-fry for two minutes, or until bright green. Add the chicken and chili paste and mix thoroughly. Add the rice wine mixture and stir well. Just before removing from heat, stir in the sesame oil. Sprinkle with coriander and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 444, UnsaturatedFat 27 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 664 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CURRIED CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS



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A mild curry sauce nicely coats tender chicken and asparagus in this "must-have" recipe. It's a classic dish I've used for years.-Miriam Christophel, Battle Creek, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (10 ounces) frozen asparagus spears, thawed
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice, curry and pepper; set aside. , Place half of the asparagus in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Spread with half of the soup mixture., In a large skillet, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink. Place chicken over soup mixture. Top with remaining asparagus and soup mixture. , Cover and bake at 375° for 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-8 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 calories, Fat 31g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 779mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

MARSALA CREAM CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS



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I use a deli-roasted chicken from our local grocery store to speed up prep time on this dish. You can change the vegetables to suit your tastes. Serve with a loaf of crusty french bread and a glass of wine.

Provided by Challengergurl

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta
2 tablespoons butter
1 shallot, minced
1 cup sliced baby portabella mushrooms
1 cup bite-sized pieces fresh asparagus
¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup Marsala wine
1 (3 pound) rotisserie chicken, bones removed and meat cut into bite-size pieces
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon softened butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook penne pasta at a boil until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir shallot in melted butter until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir mushrooms, asparagus, and sun-dried tomatoes into shallot and butter mixture; cook and stir until asparagus begins to soften, about 10 minutes more.
  • Pour chicken broth and Marsala wine into the skillet; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and stir chicken and cream into mixture.
  • Mix softened butter and flour into a paste in a bowl; stir into chicken mixture. Cook, stirring continually, until the flour is cooked and the liquid thickens, 1 to 2 minutes; ladle over the cooked penne pasta and top with Parmesan cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 951.7 calories, Carbohydrate 60.2 g, Cholesterol 211.1 mg, Fat 41.8 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 65.1 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 380.4 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

THAI-STYLE ASPARAGUS WITH CHILES, GARLIC, & BASIL



Thai-Style Asparagus With Chiles, Garlic, & Basil image

Make and share this Thai-Style Asparagus With Chiles, Garlic, & Basil recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GinnyP

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon canola oil or 1 tablespoon saffola oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 tablespoon serrano peppers or 1 tablespoon jalapeno chile, minced
1 1/2 lbs asparagus, snapped, steamed, but slightly undercooked
2 tablespoons fish sauce (I use gluten-free) or 2 tablespoons soy sauce (I use gluten-free)
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce (I omit it) (optional)
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup basil, chopped
2 large chilies, of your chiles, slice diagonal into thin ovals

Steps:

  • Heat a wok or large, deep skillet over high heat.
  • Add oil, making sure bottom of pan is completely oiled.
  • Add garlic and minced chile, toss until garlic begins to turn golden; about 15 seconds.
  • Add the asparagus; stir-fry until coated with oil, about 15 seconds.
  • Add the soy sauces, sugar, basil, and 1 T water; stir-fry until basil starts to wilt.
  • Serve hot.
  • Garnish with sliced chiles.
  • For Vegetarian do not use the fish sauce, use the soy sauce.

FRESH THAI ASPARAGUS, KALE AND GARLICKY MUSHROOMS



Fresh Thai Asparagus, Kale and Garlicky Mushrooms image

Hit the local farmers market and stock up! This quick, simple side dish is a perfect complement to any meal. The fish sauce gives it a wonderful depth of flavor without much effort. -Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons coconut oil
10 ounces medium fresh mushrooms, quartered (about 4 cups)
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups chopped fresh kale
2 teaspoons fish sauce or soy sauce
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Toasted sesame seeds, optional

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 4-6 minutes. Add asparagus, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 2-4 minutes. Stir in kale; cook and stir until wilted, 2-4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in fish sauce and vinegar. If desired, top with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 11g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 383mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

THAI RICE NOODLES WITH CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS



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Oooooooh this is good! My husband said he now has no reason to leave me for an asian woman. Thanks alot!! I got this off of a rice noodle box. I like spicy food so its not too spicy for me but it does have chili sauce in it and also, I used salt instead of fish sauce.

Provided by jessibelle

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb rice noodles
2 tablespoons oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb boneless skinless chicken, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chili-garlic sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce or 1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 lb asparagus spear, cut into 2 inch pieces

Steps:

  • Pour noodles into bowl and cover with VERY HOT tap water. Soak for 15-20 minutes.
  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add garlic and stir fry until golden.
  • Add fish sauce or salt and chicken.
  • Stir fry until done.
  • Add soy sauce, chili pepper sauce, and brown sugar. Mix until sugar is dissolved.
  • Drain noodles and add to skillet along with asparagus.
  • Stir fry noodles until firm but tender.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.7, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 72.8, Sodium 1101, Carbohydrate 55.1, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 4.5, Protein 28.9

CHICKEN, ASPARAGUS, AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY



Chicken, Asparagus, and Broccoli Stir-Fry image

Provided by George Hendrix

Categories     Chicken     Onion     Poultry     Vegetable     Stir-Fry     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Asparagus     Broccoli     Sesame     Bon Appétit     Colorado     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     No Sugar Added     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 cups 1 1/2-inch pieces asparagus
2 cups small broccoli florets
6 tablespoons low-salt chicken broth, divided
1 1/4 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast halves, thinly sliced crosswise
4 large green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce*
1 tablespoon oyster sauce

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and stir 30 seconds. Add asparagus, broccoli, and 4 tablespoons broth. Cover and cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer vegetables to bowl.
  • Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; add chicken and green onions to skillet. Stir-fry until chicken is just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Mix in hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, vegetables, and remaining 2 tablespoons broth. Toss until heated through and sauce coats evenly, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl.
  • *Available in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets and at Asian markets.

THAI COCONUT CHICKEN



Thai Coconut Chicken image

This dish is super easy and lower in fat too!

Provided by Amy Brolsma

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups dry jasmine rice
3 cups water
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 cups 1 inch pieces asparagus
1 cup snow peas
½ cup shredded carrots
1 cup chopped green onions
1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk

Steps:

  • In a 2 quart saucepan, combine water and rice. Cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • In a medium size bowl, combine the chicken and curry powder, and toss to coat.
  • Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Cook the chicken, stirring frequently, over medium-high heat for 4 minutes. Mix in the asparagus, snow peas, carrots and green onions; cook for 3 minutes. Pour in the coconut milk , continue cooking until sauce is hot, and chicken is cooked through. Serve over the hot, cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 697 calories, Carbohydrate 91.4 g, Cholesterol 98.8 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 50.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 140.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

Tips:

- For the best flavor, use fresh asparagus. If you only have frozen asparagus, thaw it completely before using. - To prevent the chicken from drying out, cook it over medium heat and do not overcook it. - If you don't have oyster sauce, you can substitute soy sauce or fish sauce. - Serve the chicken and asparagus immediately over rice or noodles. - For a more flavorful dish, add a squeeze of lime juice or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes before serving.

Conclusion:

This Thai chicken and asparagus stir-fry is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. The chicken is tender and juicy, the asparagus is crisp-tender, and the sauce is flavorful and slightly spicy. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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