LEMON ASPARAGUS CHICKEN STIR-FRY

LEMON ASPARAGUS CHICKEN STIR-FRY image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large lemon
1.25 lbs boneless chicken cut into strips
4 tbsp peanut or canola oil
1 lb asparagus cut into 1.5 inch diagonal pieces
1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2/3 c chicken broth
2 tbsp soy sauce
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

Grate 2 tsp lemon zest, squeeze 2 tbsp lemon juice and set aside. Season chicken with salt and pepper. In large skillet, heat 2 tbsp oil over high heat. Stir fry chicken until nearly cooked through, about 4 minutes. Use slotted spoon to transfer chicken to plate. Add the remaining 2 tbsp of oil to the skillet and cook the asparagus and bell pepper, stirring constantly, until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add the broth, soy sauce, pepper flakes, and lemon juice and zest. Return chicken and accumulated juices to the pan. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.