Description
Lemon Chicken Asparagus Stir is a vibrant and zesty dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. Tender chicken breast is sautéed with fresh asparagus, infused with bright lemon juice and garlic for an unforgettable meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests. This easy one-pan recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare and cook, ensuring you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying delicious food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing and cutting the asparagus, and mincing the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chicken pieces for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and asparagus to the skillet, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until asparagus is bright green and tender-crisp.
- In a bowl, mix lemon juice, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and cornstarch if using. Pour over the chicken and asparagus.
- Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg