Description
A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring lemon-infused chicken and fresh asparagus, ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 lb (450 g) asparagus, trimmed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Slice the chicken into thin strips and season with salt and pepper.
- Trim asparagus into 1–2 inch pieces and mince garlic.
- Heat oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until cooked, then remove and rest.
- Sauté asparagus for 2–3 minutes until bright; add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Return chicken to the pan, stir in sauce ingredients and cook until glossy.
- Finish with lemon juice and serve over rice or noodles.
Notes
Serve over steamed rice or toss with noodles for a hearty meal. Garnish with sesame seeds and lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg