Description
A quick and easy lemon chicken asparagus stir-fry packed with flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 7 mL olive oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 100 grams asparagus, trimmed
- Zest of ½ lemon, plus extra for garnish
- Juice of ½ 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
For extra crunch, add asparagus halfway through cooking. Serve with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added flavor.
