Description
Savor this quick and flavorful chicken and asparagus dish, perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Enjoy a nutritious meal that’s both easy to make and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Rinse the asparagus and trim tough ends. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Add chicken pieces and marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Cook marinated chicken for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Add chopped asparagus to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green yet tender.
- Mix soy sauce with honey or maple syrup in a small bowl. Pour over chicken and asparagus; simmer for an additional minute.
- Serve warm, garnished with sesame seeds or fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg