Best Chicken And Asparagus Lemon Stir Fry Recipe Skinnytaste Recipes

Lemon Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry image

Provided by Chef Kate

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
1 teaspoon cornstarch
3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in strips
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 scallions, cut into 1-inch diagonal pieces
1/2 lb asparagus, cut into diagonal pieces (discard tough part of spear)
1 carrot, julienned

Steps:

In a glass dish, stir together soy sauce, lemon juice, lemon zest and cornstarch.
Add chicken and coat well with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes.
Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add garlic and fry till softened.
Reserving the marinade, add the chicken, followed by scallions, asparagus, and carrot.
Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink.
Add marinade and cook until sauce is slightly thickened, about 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.1, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 49.4, Sodium 526.6, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.3, Protein 22.3

Lemon Chicken And Asparagus Stir-Fry (Under 500 Calories) Recipe by Tasty image

Provided by Ellie Holland

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Steps:

Season the chicken with the salt and pepper and fry with the olive oil. After a few minutes, add the garlic.
Fry the chicken with the garlic for another few minutes, then add the asparagus, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
Stir again, before mixing in the soy sauce.
Serve with rice and sprinkle with lemon zest on top.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 33 grams, Sugar 1 gram