{"id":266205,"date":"2026-05-30T06:17:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T10:17:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/menuculture.com\/recipeshop\/?p=266205"},"modified":"2026-05-30T06:21:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T10:21:32","slug":"sauteed-asparagus-vegan-chicken-with-grilled-aubergine-and-sweet-chilli-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/menuculture.com\/recipeshop\/2026\/05\/30\/sauteed-asparagus-vegan-chicken-with-grilled-aubergine-and-sweet-chilli-sauce\/","title":{"rendered":"Saut\u00e9ed Asparagus & Vegan \u201cChicken\u201d with Grilled Aubergine and Sweet Chilli Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Saut\u00e9ed Asparagus & Vegan \u201cChicken\u201d with Grilled Aubergine and Sweet Chilli Sauce<\/h2>\n
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Saut\u00e9ed asparagus, Fry's 'chicken-style' strips, grilled aubergine, baby plum tomatoes & sweet chilli sauce<\/span>
<\/div>Here\u2019s what\u2019s going on in that combo:<\/span>
<\/div>Saut\u00e9ed asparagus \u2013 tender asparagus spears quickly cooked in a bit of oil or butter until bright green and slightly crisp.<\/span>
<\/div>Fry\u2019s \u201cchicken-style\u201d strips \u2013 a plant-based protein product made to mimic the texture and flavor of chicken, usually from soy or wheat protein. It adds heartiness and protein to the dish without actual meat.<\/span>
<\/div>Grilled aubergine (eggplant) \u2013 sliced eggplant cooked on a grill or griddle until soft and slightly smoky, adding a rich, savory flavor.<\/span>
<\/div>Baby plum tomatoes \u2013 sweet, juicy little tomatoes, often halved and added fresh or just lightly cooked.<\/span>
<\/div>Sweet chilli sauce \u2013 a vibrant, tangy-sweet sauce with a hint of spice that pulls the whole dish together and adds a glossy finish.<\/span>
<\/div>Altogether, it\u2019s a light, flavorful meal\u2014 balancing freshness from the veggies, some satisfying protein from the \u201cchicken-style\u201d strips, and a sweet-spicy kick from the sauce.<\/span><\/div>\n\n
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Prep Time <\/span>15 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Cook Time <\/span>25 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Total Time <\/span>40 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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Course <\/span>Dinner<\/a>, Lunch<\/a>, Main Course<\/a><\/span><\/div>
Cuisine <\/span>Asian<\/a>, International<\/a>, Mediterranean<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Servings <\/span>4<\/span> servings<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Calories <\/span>400<\/span> kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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