Chicken with asparagus in apple sauce

4 servings

30 minutes

Chicken with asparagus in apple sauce is an exquisite dish of European cuisine that combines the tenderness of chicken meat with the bright notes of apple sauce and the light freshness of asparagus. It is a harmony of flavors: sweet apples and rich soy sauce create a rich palette that highlights the natural juiciness of the chicken. The combination of meat with fruit sauces is believed to have originated from ancient French and German recipes that used sweet-and-sour marinades. Asparagus adds a textural play and brings beneficial properties. The dish is perfect for a light dinner or festive table, especially in spring when fresh asparagus is most aromatic. It is served hot alongside a soft side dish like mashed potatoes or rice that perfectly absorbs the rich apple sauce.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 310.4
• Proteins: 31.8g
• Fats: 16.1g
• Carbohydrates: 9.9g

Ingredients

• Chicken breast: 500 g
• Fresh asparagus: 1 stem
• Onion: 1 pc
• Red apples: 1 pc
• Vegetable oil: 3 tbsp
• Dark soy sauce: 3 tbsp
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Water: 1 glass

Cooking steps

1. Cut the chicken into 2-3 centimeter cubes. Season with pepper. Pour 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil into a pan and heat it up. Fry the chicken pieces until lightly golden brown, then place them in a heavy-bottomed pot.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken breast: 500 g
   • Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

2. Cut the onion into 1 cm thick rings (set aside the first and last ring). Fry the onion in a pan until the rings break into separate pieces. Place the sautéed onion in the pot with the chicken, spreading it evenly across the bottom.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece

3. In a blender, blend the remaining onion rings, apple, soy sauce, and a cup of warm water. Strain the sauce through a sieve. You need a sauce without pulp.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Red apples: 1 piece
   • Dark soy sauce: 3 tablespoons
   • Water: 1 glass

4. Slightly heat the pot with chicken and onion, pour in 3/4 of the sauce, bring the dish to a boil, and after 3 minutes reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dark soy sauce: 3 tablespoons

5. Heat a pan with one tablespoon of vegetable oil and add the asparagus stems. Sauté for 3 minutes and pour in the remaining sauce. Optionally, you can add an extra tablespoon of soy sauce. Simmer for 7 minutes on low heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Fresh asparagus: 1 stem
   • Dark soy sauce: 3 tablespoons

6. Serve the dish hot.