Lemon Chicken Asparagus Stir-Fry
A quick and tasty stir-fry featuring tender chicken, crunchy asparagus, and zesty lemon, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 7 mL olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 100 grams asparagus, trimmed
- 0.5 pieces lemon, zest and juice Zest for garnish
- 45 mL soy sauce
- to serve as needed Steamed rice
Instructions
Preparation
- Sprinkle sliced chicken breasts with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring even coverage.
Cooking
- 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.
Serving
- Serve chicken and asparagus stir-fry over steamed rice. Garnish with additional lemon zest to taste.
Notes
To store leftovers, place the stir-fry in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat using a microwave or a frying pan on low heat. To enhance flavor, consider marinating the chicken in soy sauce and lemon juice for 30 minutes before cooking.