Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large chicken (peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1¼ pound asparagus (ends trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1½ tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Steamed brown rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Cook the Asparagus: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and sauté for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Add Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the pan. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until they turn white and opaque.
- Incorporate Ginger: Stir in minced ginger and cook for an additional minute to enhance flavor.
- Combine Everything: Pour the prepared sauce over chicken and asparagus, tossing to coat well. Cook for another minute.
- Serve: Serve hot over steamed brown rice with lemon wedges for garnish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 160mg