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.
Last Step:
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🍴 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.
- 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
