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Chicken and Asparagus Lemon Stir Fry – Pioneer COOKERY

Chicken and Asparagus Lemon Stir Fry

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INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 1/2 pounds skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium shoyu or soy sauce (or Tamari for GF)
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tbsp canola or grapeseed oil, divided
  • 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • fresh black pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Lightly season the chicken with salt.In a small bowl, combine chicken broth and soy sauce.
  2. In a second small bowl combine the cornstarch and water and mix well to combine.
  3. Heat a large non-stick wok over medium-high heat, when hot add 1 teaspoon of the oil, then add the asparagus and cook until tender-crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Add the garlic and ginger and cook until golden, about 1 minute.
  5. Set aside.
  6. Increase the heat to high, then add 1 teaspoon of oil and half of the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes on each side.
  7. Remove and set aside and repeat with the remaining oil and chicken. Set aside.
  8. Add the soy sauce mixture; bring to a boil and cook about 1-1/2 minutes.
  9. Add lemon juice and cornstarch mixture and stir well, when it simmers return the chicken and asparagus to the wok and mix well, remove from heat and serve.

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

Servings: 4 • Size: 1 1/4 cups • Points +: 6 pts • Smart Points: 4
Calories: 268 • Fat: 7 g • Carb: 10 g • Fiber: 3 g • Protein: 41 g • Sugar: 0  g
Sodium: 437 mg (without salt)  • Cholest: 98 mg

Photo Credit: Skinnytaste.com

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I'm a self-taught cook, passionate about bringing timeless recipes to life with a modern twist. Raised in the heart of the countryside, I grew up surrounded by family, farms, and the comforting aromas of home-cooked meals. Drawing inspiration from the pioneers of culinary history— Kitchen is my creative sanctuary, where she blends traditional techniques with fresh, innovative flavors. With a focus on hearty, wholesome dishes and easy-to-follow recipes, My mission is to make home cooking feel like an adventure. Whether you’re roasting your first chicken or experimenting with a new dessert, I'm here to show you that cooking from scratch is always worth the effort. Join Me on a journey to rediscover the joy of cooking and savor the simple pleasures of a home-cooked meal, one recipe at a time.

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