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Lemon Chicken Stir-Fry with asparagus served on a plate

Lemon Chicken Asparagus Stir-Fry

A bright and delightful stir-fry that combines tender chicken and fresh asparagus with zesty lemon and savory soy sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Modern home-style
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 7 mL olive oil Use extra virgin for flavor.
  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced Slice against the grain for tenderness or use boneless thigh meat.
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt Adjust to taste and account for saltiness of soy sauce.
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Reduce for a family-friendly option.
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic Add near the end of chicken cooking.
  • 100 grams asparagus, trimmed Choose firm, bright green stalks.
  • 0.5 pieces lemon, zest of, plus extra for garnish Use fresh lemons for best results.
  • 0.5 pieces lemon, juice of Adds acidity.
  • 45 mL soy sauce Use low-sodium or tamari for gluten-free.
  • 1 cup steamed rice To serve; jasmine for floral fragrance.

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Sprinkle sliced chicken breasts with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and stir-fry until the surface is no longer pink, about 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, about 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

This dish is perfect for busy evenings. Maintain medium-high heat and preheat the pan to prevent steaming. For variations, try tofu for a vegan version or add spices for heat.