Lemon Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry

Name: Lemon Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 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

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Recipe by Chef Kate

Very light and quick and delicious. You can use frozen asparagus if fresh is unavailable.

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READY IN: 40mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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

DIRECTIONS

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.

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