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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Lemon Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry created by jrusk

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

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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

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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review by Denise M.

10/11/2016

What a delicious recipe! I followed the recipe explicitly and my husband and I loved it. We just added Sambal Olek for a little heat, but mixed with the lemon, it was outstanding. Low carb and delicious. What more could you want? This is a keeper!

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8/11/2010

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review by Docs Mom

5/21/2010

DH and I were very impressed with this dish! I think the lemon zest really made it outstanding, I used a microplane :-) This dish was easy to make and good for you too. DH and I are low carbing it, so we skipped the rice and did not feel cheated at all, very satisfying

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review by Heather U.

11/1/2009

Great stuff. My husband and son enjoyed it too. I doubled the marinade/sauce ingredients. Also, used about 1 lb each asparagus and carrots. Terrific over steamed white rice. Thanks!

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review by MelvinsWifey

1/23/2009

To be honest I did not eat a single bite of this recipe but I am still giving it 5 stars because every person who did eat it, absolutely loved it. I also doubled the sauce. I didn't have any green onions so I just used half of an onion. I used 2 carrots also for more veggie content. I am a nanny and the family I made this for gave all rave reviews. The Mom actually called me late at night to thank me and say how amazed she was at the great dinner I had left for them. My only problem was the asparagus. I had to keep the dinner warm in a bowl with a lid and by the time everyone ate, the asparagus looked overcooked and wilted. The Mom however said she did not see that as a problem and it was delicious. Thanks for a great recipe.....and for making me look good!!

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