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Forget the Takeout - This Lemony Chicken Stir Fry with Asparagus Is What's for Dinner Tonight!

<div><p></p><p>Stir fries are the best busy weeknight dinner option - you just can't beat getting your daily serving of veggies and protein in one convenient bowl. Lemony Chicken Stir Fry with Asparagus is a new addition to my roster, and it's just as delicious as it is easy to make.</p><p>This recipe is packed with flavor, and you won't be able to get enough of the sauce that's great for covering a bed of rice. For those no- or low-carb diets, this stir fry tastes just as good on its own as well. Don't forget to top with lemon zest for a zing you just can't beat!</p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/09-13-16-lemony-chicken-stir-fry-with-asparagus-760x760.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/09-13-16-lemony-chicken-stir-fry-with-asparagus-760x760_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/09-13-16-lemony-chicken-stir-fry-with-asparagus-760x760_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/09-13-16-lemony-chicken-stir-fry-with-asparagus-760x760_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Shared Food</cite></figcaption></figure></div><h2>Ingredients:</h2><ul><li>4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed</li><li>Kosher salt, to taste</li><li>1/2 cup chicken broth</li><li>2 tablespoons soy sauce</li><li>2 teaspoons cornstarch</li><li>2 tablespoons water</li></ul><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><ul><li>1 tablespoon canola oil</li><li>1 bunch asparagus, cut into 2 inch pieces</li><li>6 cloves garlic, minced</li><li>3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice</li><li>Lemon zest</li><li>Salt and pepper</li></ul><h2>Directions:</h2><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><ol><li>Cook asparagus and oil in a skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes. When 1 minute remains, add garlic. Set asparagus and garlic aside.</li><li>Season chicken with salt and pepper. Increase heat to high and cook chicken until browned.</li><li>Set chicken aside and add soy sauce and chicken broth to skillet. Bring to boil for about 1 minute. Add lemon juice, water, and cornstarch and stir for about 1 minute.</li><li>Return chicken and asparagus to pan. Coat with sauce. Top with lemon zest.</li></ol><div><div><div><amp-youtube height="9" width="16" layout="responsive" data-videoid="fQl8m3vbUkI"></amp-youtube></div></div></div></div>

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