Best 13 Chicken And Asparagus Lemon Stir Fry 6pp Recipes

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In the culinary world, chicken and asparagus lemon stir fry 6pp stands out as a tantalizing dish that harmoniously blends the delicate flavors of chicken, crisp asparagus, and a zesty lemon sauce. This flavorful stir fry not only captivates taste buds but also caters to those following a mindful approach to eating with its 6pp designation. Whether you're seeking a quick and satisfying meal, a vibrant addition to your dinner repertoire, or a healthy option that doesn't compromise on taste, allow this delectable journey to guide you towards culinary bliss.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS STIR FRY RECIPE



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Healthy and delicious Lemon Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry is packed with lots of delicious flavors. It's simple and super easy too!

Provided by Lil' Luna

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
2 tbsp lemon (juice)
lemon pepper
garlic salt (with parsley flakes)
10-12 asparagus spears (ends trimmed off and cut in half or thirds)
2 tbsp teriyaki sauce (or teriyaki marinade)
1 tsp minced garlic
soy sauce
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Begin by cutting your chicken breasts into 1 inch pieces.
  • Cook chicken in a medium pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 TB of lemon juice. Add a little bit of lemon pepper and garlic salt.
  • Once cooked, take out your chicken and set it aside.
  • Cook your cut asparagus spears in the remaining oil. Add an additional 1 tablespoon of oil along with 2 TB teriyaki sauce and 1 tsp. minced garlic.
  • Cook asparagus on medium head for 6-8 minutes.
  • Add chicken back to the asparagus along with the desired amount of soy sauce. Cook for an additional 4 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Eat alone or serve over rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 477 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 4 g, TransFat 1 g

LEMON CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY (UNDER 500 CALORIES) RECIPE BY TASTY



Lemon Chicken And Asparagus Stir-Fry (Under 500 Calories) Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, chicken breasts, salt, pepper, garlic, asparagus, lemon, lemon, soy sauce, lemon, rice

Provided by Ellie Holland

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ tablespoon olive oil
2 chicken breasts, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
4 oz asparagus
½ lemon, zested
½ lemon, juiced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
lemon, zested, to garnish
rice, to serve

Steps:

  • Season the chicken with the salt and pepper and fry with the olive oil. After a few minutes, add the garlic.
  • Fry the chicken with the garlic for another few minutes, then add the asparagus, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  • Stir again, before mixing in the soy sauce.
  • Serve with rice and sprinkle with lemon zest on top.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 33 grams, Sugar 1 gram

LEMON CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS STIR FRY



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Make and share this Lemon Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
1 teaspoon cornstarch
3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in strips
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 scallions, cut into 1-inch diagonal pieces
1/2 lb asparagus, cut into diagonal pieces (discard tough part of spear)
1 carrot, julienned

Steps:

  • In a glass dish, stir together soy sauce, lemon juice, lemon zest and cornstarch.
  • Add chicken and coat well with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add garlic and fry till softened.
  • Reserving the marinade, add the chicken, followed by scallions, asparagus, and carrot.
  • Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink.
  • Add marinade and cook until sauce is slightly thickened, about 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.1, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 49.4, Sodium 526.6, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.3, Protein 22.3

ASPARAGUS AND LEMON CHICKEN WITH RICE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 whole boneless and skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch slices
Salt and pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 red pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-2 inch pieces
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 cup water, white wine or chicken stock
3 cups cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large non-stick skillet heat the oil over medium high heat. Season the chicken pieces with the salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Cook the chicken until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and red pepper. Add the asparagus and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the zest and 1/2 cup liquid and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 3 minutes. Serve immediately over hot rice.

ASPARAGUS AND CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 32m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 breasts)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (2-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger, cut into thin matchsticks
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch plus 1 teaspoon
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon dry sherry
3/4 cup chicken broth, low-sodium canned, or homemade or water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 bunches medium asparagus (about 2 pounds), woody stems trimmed, sliced into 1-inch pieces
1 bunch scallions (white and green parts), thinly sliced
Serving suggestion: Brown or white rice

Steps:

  • Freeze the chicken breasts for 20 to 30 minutes and then thinly slice the chicken against the grain into strips. Toss the strips with about half the garlic and ginger, the soy sauce, sugar, 1 teaspoon of the cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and the sherry in a bowl. Marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes. Mix the remaining cornstarch with the broth.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the asparagus, scallions, remaining garlic, ginger, 1/4 cup of water, and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir-fry until the asparagus is bright green but still crisp, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Heat the same skillet until very hot, then add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add the chicken and stir-fry until it loses its raw color and gets a little brown, about 3 minutes. Return the asparagus to the pan and toss to heat through. Stir in the reserved cornstarch mixture and bring to a full boil to thicken. Mound the stir-fry on a serving platter or divide among 4 plates; serve with rice.

CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS LEMON STIR FRY 6PP



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Categories     Chicken     Dinner

Yield 4 1 1/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • Lightly season the chicken with salt. In a small bowl, combine chicken broth and soy sauce. In a second small bowl combine the cornstarch and water and mix well to combine. 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. Add the garlic and ginger and cook until golden, about 1 minute. Set aside. 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. Remove and set aside and repeat with the remaining oil and chicken. Set aside. Add the soy sauce mixture; bring to a boil and cook about 1-1/2 minutes. 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.

MUSHROOM ASPARAGUS CHICKEN STIR FRY RECIPE



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Provided by Six Sisters Stuff

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 bundles asparagus
3/4 cup sliced mushrooms
2 Tablespoons olive oil (divided)
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
dash pepper (we used fresh cracked)

Steps:

  • Heat stove to medium-high heat.
  • Cut asparagus into 2" pieces and place in a pan or skillet.
  • Chop mushrooms and place in skillet with asparagus.
  • Saute in 1 Tablespoon of olive oil until asparagus goes soft.
  • Set aside, and keep warm.
  • Cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts. In a deep skillet combine diced chicken chunks, chicken broth, 1 Tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon pepper.
  • Cook until the chicken is cooked all the way through and there is no pink, and the juices are almost all absorbed.
  • Add the vegetables into the pan with the chicken.
  • Cook until the chicken is a golden brown, and everything is heated through.
  • Add a dash of pepper.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 741 kcal, Fat 37 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 261 mg, Sodium 985 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 88 mg

SPICY STIR-FRY CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS



Spicy Stir-Fry Chicken And Asparagus image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound boneless chicken breast
1 egg white
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Coarse salt to taste
1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 cup chicken stock (preferably homemade)
6 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
3 scallions, sliced
3/4 pound asparagus, sliced on the bias in 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon chili paste
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves

Steps:

  • Cut the chicken in one-inch cubes. Beat the egg white lightly and mix it with half the cornstarch and salt to form a smooth paste. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, mix the rice wine, soy sauce, stock and remaining cornstarch to form a smooth paste.
  • Toss the chicken into the egg white-cornstarch mixture. Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet. Fry the chicken cubes until golden and remove with a slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels. Pour off the oil, leaving about one tablespoon in the wok.
  • Add the garlic, ginger and scallions and stir-fry for one minute. Add the asparagus and stir-fry for two minutes, or until bright green. Add the chicken and chili paste and mix thoroughly. Add the rice wine mixture and stir well. Just before removing from heat, stir in the sesame oil. Sprinkle with coriander and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 444, UnsaturatedFat 27 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 664 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS LEMON STIR FRY RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by á-1968

Number Of Ingredients 14

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
.

Steps:

  • Lightly season the chicken with salt. In a small bowl, combine chicken broth and soy sauce. In a second small bowl combine the cornstarch and water and mix well to combine. 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. Add the garlic and ginger and cook until golden, about 1 minute. Set aside. 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. Remove and set aside and repeat with the remaining oil and chicken. Set aside. Add the soy sauce mixture; bring to a boil and cook about 1-1/2 minutes. 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.

ASPARAGUS CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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Tender asparagus teams up nicely with chicken and cashews in a mild, pleasing sauce. "My husband and I have enjoyed this speedy dish on many occasions," says Deborah Haake of Cochrane, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
2 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
1 egg white
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/4 cup sherry or chicken broth
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted cashews
2 green onions, chopped
1 cup hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and keep warm. , In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon cornstarch and egg white until smooth; add chicken and toss to coat. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in oil for 4-5 minutes or until no longer pink. , Place the remaining cornstarch in a small bowl; stir in the sherry or broth, soy sauce and sugar until smooth. Gradually add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in the cashews, onions and asparagus. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 723mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 42g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ASPARAGUS CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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Make and share this Asparagus Chicken Stir-Fry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shawnee TX

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb fresh asparagus
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
4 tablespoons peanut oil or 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin 1-inch strips
hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces, discarding tough bottoms of spears.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the hoisin sauce and brown sugar and set aside.
  • Heat wok or large skillet over medium high heat.
  • When hot, add 2 tablespoons of oil.
  • Stir fry asparagus for approximately 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the wok and keep warm.
  • Heat wok to high heat.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and the chicken pieces and stir fry until the chicken is no longer pink.
  • Add the reserved asparagus and hoisin/sugar sauce and stir fry all together until pieces are well-coated with sauce.
  • Serve over the hot rice.

QUICK ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY



Quick Asparagus Stir-Fry image

One of my favorite quick recipes for green asparagus, stir-fried with garlic and olive oil. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the asparagus up at the end.

Provided by Toi

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 11m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch diagonal pieces
salt
1 squeeze lemon juice, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add asparagus and stir-fry until soft but still firm, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 41.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

CHICKEN, MUSHROOM AND ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY



Chicken, Mushroom and Asparagus Stir-Fry image

A delicious stir-fry ready in just 25 minutes! This tasty chicken, mushroom and asparagus dish served with rice is perfect for an Asian dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
2 cups water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 lb chicken breast strips for stir-frying
1 lb asparagus spears, trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (about 3 cups)
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup stir-fry sauce
1/4 cup oyster sauce

Steps:

  • Cook rice in water as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in wok or 10-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken strips; stir-fry 5 to 6 minutes or until no longer pink in center. Remove chicken from wok; place on plate.
  • Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to wok. Add asparagus and onion; stir-fry 3 minutes. Add mushrooms; stir-fry 3 minutes longer. Add water; cover and steam 2 to 3 minutes or until asparagus is tender.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix stir-fry sauce and oyster sauce. Add sauce mixture and return chicken to wok; stir-fry about 1 minute longer or until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1890 mg, Sugar 9 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or asparagus.
  • If you don't have lemon juice on hand, you can use white vinegar or rice vinegar.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the stir-fry, such as broccoli, carrots, or bell peppers.
  • Serve the stir-fry over rice, noodles, or quinoa.
  • Garnish the stir-fry with green onions, sesame seeds, or crushed peanuts.

Conclusion:

This chicken and asparagus lemon stir-fry is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. The lemon juice and zest add a bright, citrusy flavor that pairs perfectly with the tender chicken and asparagus. The stir-fry is also low in calories and fat, making it a healthy option for those who are watching their weight. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cook, this recipe is sure to please everyone at your table.

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