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Lemon Chicken Asparagus Stir-Fry

A vibrant and quick one-pan dish featuring juicy chicken, snappy asparagus, and a zesty lemon kick that's perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
  • 100 grams asparagus, trimmed
  • 7 mL olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 0.5 lemon zest of a lemon, plus extra for garnish
  • 0.5 lemon juice of a lemon
  • 45 mL soy sauce
To Serve
  • to taste steamed rice Serve over steamed rice for a complete meal.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Sprinkle sliced chicken breasts with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring even coverage.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the seasoned chicken and stir-fry until the surface is no longer pink, approximately 4 minutes.
  3. Incorporate minced garlic into the pan and continue stir-frying until chicken is fully cooked, about 4 minutes more.
  4. Add asparagus, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the pan. Toss to combine and cook until asparagus is just tender, approximately 2 minutes.
  5. Pour in soy sauce and stir well to coat all ingredients evenly.
  6. Serve chicken and asparagus stir-fry over steamed rice. Garnish with additional lemon zest to taste.

Notes

Cut chicken evenly to ensure uniform cooking. Change up the veggies for variety, and consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for some heat. Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.