Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Sauce: ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing the asparagus and cutting chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and chopped asparagus to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 3-5 minutes until asparagus is bright green and tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, and lemon juice. Pour over chicken and veggies, tossing gently to coat.
- Let simmer for another couple of minutes before serving warm over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg