Lemon Chicken Asparagus Stir-Fry (Print Version)
Juicy chicken and asparagus sautéed with lemon and garlic, finished with soy sauce and served over rice.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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7 mL olive oil
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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100 grams asparagus, trimmed
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Zest of 0.5 lemon, plus extra for garnish
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Juice of 0.5 lemon
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45 mL soy sauce
→ To Serve
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Steamed rice
# Instructions:
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Sprinkle sliced chicken breasts with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring even coverage.
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Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and stir-fry until the surface is no longer pink, approximately 4 minutes.
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Incorporate minced garlic into the pan and continue stir-frying until chicken is fully cooked, about 4 minutes more.
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Add asparagus, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the pan. Toss to combine and cook until asparagus is just tender, approximately 2 minutes.
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Pour in soy sauce and stir well to coat all ingredients evenly.
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Serve chicken and asparagus stir-fry over steamed rice. Garnish with additional lemon zest to taste.
# Notes:
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For optimal texture, avoid overcooking the asparagus to preserve its crispness.