This 20-minute chicken and asparagus stir-fry is quick, easy and kid approved. Prep ingredients ahead for a fast weeknight dinner that’s packed with protein, greens and yummy flavor. You can serve this on its own or over rice, quinoa or soba noodles.

 

Serves 4

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1” cubes
  • 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into thirds
  • 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch piece ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper

 

Directions

  1. In a small bowl whisk chicken broth, soy sauce and cornstarch until well combined and set aside. 
  2. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium high. Add asparagus and a pinch of salt and saute for 3 minutes, until bright green and just tender. Add garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute more. Remove asparagus mixture from the pan and set aside. 
  3. To the same pan add chicken and season with salt. Cook stirring constantly, adding a tablespoon of water at a time if the pan is too dry. Cook for 5 minutes or until no longer pink. 
  4. Add broth mixture and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes. Add asparagus back to the pan. Stir well. Remove from heat add lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. 
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy.