Lemon Chicken Asparagus Stir-Fry
A quick and vibrant stir-fry featuring tender chicken, crisp asparagus, and zesty lemon, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 7 mL olive oil
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced Slice thinly for even cooking.
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic Fresh garlic enhances the flavor.
- 100 grams asparagus, trimmed
- 0.5 pieces zest of lemon, plus extra for garnish
- 0.5 pieces juice of lemon
- 45 mL soy sauce Use high-quality soy sauce for better flavor.
- Steamed rice (to serve) Serves as a base for the stir-fry.
Instructions
Preparation
- 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.
Cooking
- 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 presentation, consider serving with a sprinkle of lemon zest and lemon wedges on the side.