Description
A quick and lively dish that balances tangy lemon, savory soy, and crisp asparagus for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 mL olive oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 100 grams asparagus, trimmed
- Zest of 0.5 lemon, plus extra for garnish
- Juice of 0.5 lemon
- 45 mL soy sauce
- Steamed rice (to serve)
Instructions
- Sprinkle sliced chicken breasts with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring even coverage.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and stir-fry until the surface is no longer pink, approximately 4 minutes.
- Incorporate minced garlic into the pan and continue stir-frying until chicken is fully cooked, about 4 minutes more.
- Add asparagus, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the pan. Toss to combine and cook until asparagus is just tender, approximately 2 minutes.
- Pour in soy sauce and stir well to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve chicken and asparagus stir-fry over steamed rice. Garnish with additional lemon zest to taste.
Notes
Pair with cucumber salad or sesame slaw for a refreshing side. Use low-sodium soy sauce for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg