Chicken and Shrimp Stir Fry

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breasts (cut into 1 inch pieces)
• 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails ON)
• 1 teaspoon salt (divided)
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper (divided)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
• 1 medium red bell pepper (sliced)
• 2 cups asparagus (cut into 2 inch size)
• 2 cups fresh snow peas
• 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
• 1 teaspoon garlic (grated)
• ¼ cup chicken broth
• ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon sambal oelek
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (to garnish)
• 1 tablespoon cilantro (to garnish)
• 1 cup cooked rice (to serve)

Steps

1. 1

   Season the chicken and shrimp with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Add a tablespoon of oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 4-5 minutes until they are cooked through and opaque. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a plate and set aside.

3. 3

   To the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5-8 minutes until they are cooked through. Transfer the cooked chicken pieces to a plate and set aside.

4. 4

   To the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add the vegetables - red pepper, asparagus, and snow peas. Stir-fry the vegetables for 4-5 minutes.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine ginger, garlic, chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sambal, sesame oil, and cornstarch.

6. 6

   Transfer the cooked chicken and shrimp back to the skillet along with the prepared sauce mixture. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the sauce is slightly thickened.

7. 7

   Finally, add sesame seeds and chopped cilantro, toss, and serve with a bowl of rice.