LOW-FAT CHICKEN & ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY | SIMPLE NOURISHED LIVING

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WW Freestyle Recipes: Quick and Easy Zero SmartPoints Chicken Asparagus Stir Fry is a healthy, low calorie, low fat, 20-minute family-friendly dinner!

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 teaspoons arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce (gluten-free if necessary)
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh ginger
3 garlic cloves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together the lime juice, fish sauce, arrowroot, soy sauce and broth.
  • Process the ginger and garlic to a paste in a food processor, or by hand.
  • Spray a large skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium heat. When hot, add the chicken pieces and cook until all sides turn a light white color.
  • Remove chicken to a plate and add the ginger-garlic paste to skillet. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add asparagus to skillet and continue to cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the lime juice mixture, add the chicken and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the asparagus is crisp yet tender.
  • Serve immediately.

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