Lemon Chicken And Asparagus Stir-Fry
featured in Dinners Under 500 Calories
This lemon chicken and asparagus stir-fry is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that is full of flavor. The tangy lemon sauce pairs perfectly with the tender chicken and crispy asparagus, making it a healthy and satisfying meal. Serve it over rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
Tasty Team
97% would make again
Under 30 minutes
Under 30 minutes
Ingredients
for 3 servings
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 4 oz asparagus (100 g)
- ½ lemon, zested, plus more for garnish
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- cooked rice, for serving
Nutrition Info
- Calories 157
- Fat 4g
- Carbs 2g
- Fiber 17g
- Sugar 0g
- Protein 24g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Season the chicken with the salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry until no longer pink on the outside, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and continue cooking until the chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes more.
- Add the asparagus, lemon zest, and lemon juice and toss to combine. Cook until the asparagus is tender, about 2 minutes, then stir in the soy sauce.
- Serve the stir-fry over rice with more lemon zest on top.
- Enjoy!
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