Poached Chicken with Asparagus & Hoisin Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 1/4 cup rice wine or dry sherry
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 large garlic cloves
• pinch red pepper flakes
• 4 (5 oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 lb. slender asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths
• 1 tsp. Asian (dark) sesame oil

Makes 4 Servings

1. Stir together the hoisin sauce, rice wine, water, soy sauce, garlic, and pepper flakes in a large skillet; bring to a boil. Add the chicken; reduce the heat and simmer, covered, turning once, until the chicken is cooked through, 10-12 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook just until crisp-tender; about 3 minutes; drain.
3. Transfer the chicken to a plate. Bring the sauce to a boil over medium-high heat; boil until slightly thickened and reduced to 1/2 cup, about 2 minutes. Stir in the sesame oil and any accumulated chicken juices. Cut the chicken crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Divide the chicken and asparagus among 4 plates. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and asparagus.

WW POINTS VALUE:6 pts.

 

Note: This recipe appears in the WW Ultimate Chicken Cookbook. This quick and easy dinner is tastier than takeout and tastes just as delicious. This chicken is succulently juicy and melts in your mouth. Cooking chicken in a liquid over medium and gently heat will guarantee that your chicken will be moist, while slicing it on a bias makes it tender and delicious. Hoisin sauce is found is the Asian and international isle of most supermarkets. Hoisin sauce is made from soybeans, chiles, garlic, and spices. If you're ever in the mood for Asian takeout, don't pick up the phone, just get the ingredients and cook this dish.