Best Lemon Chicken And Asparagus Over Rice Recipes

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LEMON CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS OVER RICE



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Make and share this Lemon Chicken and Asparagus Over Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Christine Bettiga

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
salt and pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 red pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-2 inch pieces
6 -8 fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 teaspoon lemon, zest of
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/4 cup white wine or 1/4 cup water
1/4 cup chicken stock
3 cups cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium high heat.
  • Season the chicken pieces with the salt and pepper and add to the skillet.
  • Cook the chicken until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
  • Stir in the garlic and red pepper.
  • Add the asparagus and mushrooms and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in the zest, lemon pepper, salt and pepper.
  • Add the liquids, bring to a simmer.
  • Cover and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Serve immediately over hot rice.

LEMON-ASPARAGUS CHICKEN WITH DILL



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Cooking for 2 can often be a challenge. This recipe is easy to fix, has a pleasing apperance and best of all is suited for 2. It was in the Diabetic Cooking Magazine for May 2004.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup uncooked rice
1 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup water
1 cup fresh asparagus, cut in 2 inch pieces
1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in bite size pieces
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill weed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Cook the rice in chicken broth as per package directions, approximately 15 to 20 minutes for white rice.
  • Add the 1/2 cup water to a 12-inch nonstick skillet; bring to a boil.
  • Add the asparagus and return to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for approximately 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Drain asparagus and set aside.
  • Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel.
  • Spray skillet with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Heat over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Add chicken and cook 3 minutes or until no longer pink, stirring frequently.
  • Remove from heat and add aspargus.
  • Cover and keep warm.
  • Combine the lemon juice, oil, dill and salt add to cooked rice.
  • Add the rice mixture to cooked chicken.
  • Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.2, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 37.8, Sodium 265.2, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 1.7, Protein 20.4

LEMON CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY (UNDER 500 CALORIES) RECIPE BY TASTY



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

Here's what you need: olive oil, chicken breasts, salt, pepper, garlic, asparagus, lemon, lemon, soy sauce, lemon, rice

Provided by Ellie Holland

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ tablespoon olive oil
2 chicken breasts, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
4 oz asparagus
½ lemon, zested
½ lemon, juiced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
lemon, zested, to garnish
rice, to serve

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

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