Lemon Chicken & Asparagus Stir-Fry
The perfect dinner for busy weeknights, this 25-minute stir fry is loaded with fresh veggies like asparagus and bursting with bright, lemony flavor.
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Ingredients
- Juice of 1 large lemon, plus 1 tsp grated lemon zest, optional, divided
- 3 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch strips
- 1 small head napa cabbage, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 large orange bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 tsp peeled and finely chopped fresh ginger
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp chile powder
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
Preparation
- In a small bowl, combine lemon juice and soy sauce; set aside.
- In a large wok on medium, heat oil. Add chicken and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until cooked through and no longer pink inside. Add cabbage, asparagus, bell peppers, ginger, pepper flakes and chile powder; cook for 4 to 5 minutes more, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add soy sauce mixture and toss. Stir in lemon zest (if using) and sprinkle with scallions.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size 1/4 of recipe
- Calories 260
- Carbohydrate Content 13 g
- Cholesterol Content 73 mg
- Fat Content 11 g
- Fiber Content 4 g
- Protein Content 28 g
- Saturated Fat Content 2 g
- Sodium Content 565 mg
- Sugar Content 4.5 g
- Monounsaturated Fat Content 0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat Content 1 g