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Lemon Chicken Asparagus Stir Fry

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🍗 This Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry offers a fresh, zesty lemon flavor that brings a bright twist to a healthy, protein-packed meal.
🥦 Quick to prepare and full of vibrant veggies, it’s perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner that satisfies.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

– 1 1/2 pounds skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes

– Salt to taste

– 1/2 cup chicken broth

– 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos)

– 2 teaspoons cornstarch (or arrowroot powder/tapioca starch)

– 2 tablespoons water

– 1 tablespoon canola or grapeseed oil, divided

– 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces

– 6 cloves garlic, chopped

– 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped

– 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

– Pepper to taste

Instructions

1-Lightly season chicken with salt to enhance its natural flavor.

2-Combine chicken broth and soy sauce in a small bowl for a quick sauce base.

3-Mix cornstarch with water in another small bowl to create a thickening agent.

4-Heat a large non-stick wok over medium-high heat; add 1 teaspoon oil.

5-Cook asparagus for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp, keeping that fresh green color.

6-Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute until golden and aromatic, then set aside.

7-Increase heat to high; add 1 teaspoon oil and half the chicken, cooking 4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through, then remove.

8-Repeat with the remaining oil and chicken for even cooking.

9-Add the soy sauce mixture to the wok; bring to a boil and cook for 1-1.5 minutes to develop flavors.

10-Stir in lemon juice and the cornstarch mixture; once simmering, return the chicken and asparagus, and mix well.

11-Remove from heat and serve immediately for the best taste and texture.

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Notes

🍴 Freeze fresh ginger for easy grating or use pre-grated ginger from a tube.
🌱 Substitute soy sauce with tamari to make the dish gluten-free.
🥄 Use coconut aminos and arrowroot or tapioca starch instead of soy sauce and cornstarch for Whole30 compliance.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, High-Protein, Whole30 Optional

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 1/4 cup
  • Calories: 268
  • Sodium: 437 mg
  • Fat: 7.5 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 10 grams
  • Fiber: 2.5 grams
  • Protein: 41 grams
  • Cholesterol: 98 mg