LEMON CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS STIR FRY

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Make and share this Lemon Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Chicken Breast

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

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