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Chicken and Asparagus Lemon Stir Fry
4.6 from 180 votes

Chicken and Asparagus Lemon Stir Fry

This Chicken and Asparagus Lemon Stir Fry features tender cubed chicken breast and fresh asparagus pieces cooked quickly in a wok. The dish is flavored with garlic, ginger, and a bright lemon-soy sauce thickened with cornstarch, resulting in a light, tangy, and savory meal. The method preserves the crispness of asparagus and juiciness of chicken for a balanced texture.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 268 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese, Japanese

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes, skinless
  • kosher salt (to taste)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth reduced-sodium
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Coconut aminos for GF, W30, reduced-sodium, shoyu or soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch (arrowroot powder or tapioca starch for whole30)
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tbsp canola oil divided, or grapeseed oil
  • 1 asparagus ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces, bunch
  • 6 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp ginger fresh
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
  • black pepper to taste, fresh

Instructions

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  1. Lightly season the chicken with salt.
  2. In a small bowl, combine chicken broth and soy sauce.
  3. In a second small bowl combine the cornstarch and water and mix well to combine.
  4. Heat a large non-stick wok over medium-high heat, when hot add 1 teaspoon of the oil, then add the asparagus and cook until tender-crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Add the garlic and ginger and cook until golden, about 1 minute. Set aside.
  6. Increase the heat to high, then add 1 teaspoon of oil and half of the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes on each side.
  7. Remove and set aside and repeat with the remaining oil and chicken. Set aside.
  8. Add the soy sauce mixture; bring to a boil and cook about 1-1/2 minutes.
  9. Add lemon juice and cornstarch mixture and stir well, when it simmers return the chicken and asparagus to the wok and mix well, remove from heat and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 11/4 cups Calories 268kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 41g (82%) Fat 7.5g (12%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Cholesterol 98mg (33%) Sodium 437mg (18%) Fiber 2.5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 268

% Daily Value*

Serving 11/4 cups
Calories 268kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 41g 82%
Fat 7.5g 12%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Cholesterol 98mg 33%
Sodium 437mg 18%
Fiber 2.5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.