Description
A quick, delicious dish featuring tender chicken and fresh asparagus, ready in under 30 minutes for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (3-4 pieces)
- Fresh asparagus (1 bunch)
- Extra virgin olive oil (2 tablespoons)
- Garlic cloves (3-4, minced)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash asparagus, trim tough ends, and cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add seasoned chicken pieces; sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Toss in minced garlic and asparagus; stir-fry until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the mixture; cook until asparagus is tender yet crisp, about 3-4 more minutes.
- Serve warm, optionally with rice or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (200g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, swap asparagus with broccoli or add lemon zest. - Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safety. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on low heat.