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    Home » Real Food » Turkey and Chicken Recipes » Chicken Asparagus Stir Fry

    Chicken Asparagus Stir Fry

    By Kristen Chidsey | 33 Comments | Published March 18, 2021 | Updated March 21, 2022 *This post may include amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    An easy 15 minute healthy chicken stir fry that features crisp-tender asparagus, chicken, and a honey lemon glaze.

    This simple Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry comes together in less than 15 minutes! Made with tender chicken and fresh asparagus glazed in a sweet and tangy honey lemon stir fry sauce, this chicken and asparagus recipe makes a quick, healthy, and delicious meal.

    Close up of skillet filled with healthy vegetable chicken stir fry.

    15 Minute Dinner Solution

    When you need a quick meal on the table, this Chicken Asparagus Stir Fry is a great option. It is ready in less than 15 minutes and delivers a wholesome, flavor-packed dinner.

    Made with a simple honey garlic sauce, the chicken and asparagus cook up quickly to result in melt-in-your-mouth tender chicken and crisp-tender asparagus.

    But the real magic is the sauce! Made with soy sauce, garlic, honey, and fresh lemons, this sauce is sweet and savory and kissed with brightness from fresh lemons. It coats the chicken and asparagus with a delicious glaze that turns this simple stir-fry into an irresistible meal.

    Notes on Ingredients

    Ingredients for Lemon Chicken Asparagus Stir Fry on counter.
    • Chicken: Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs that have been cut into thin strips.
    • Asparagus: It is best to use asparagus that is thin, not ones that have thick, woody stems, as they will not cook up as well in this fast stir fry recipe.
    • Stir Fry Sauce: This sweet and tangy lemon garlic sauce is made with fresh lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, and cornstarch to thicken. It forms the perfect glaze over the chicken and asparagus.
    • Oil: Avocado oil is my go-to for cooking quick stir-frys because it has a high heat index and does not impart much flavor to a dish, letting the honey and lemon flavor shine in this chicken stir fry. However, coconut oil, peanut oil, or canola oil can be substituted for avocado oil, as they all have high heat indexes.

    How to Make Chicken Asparagus Stir Fry

    • An essential step to restaurant-quality stir fry is to thinly cut chicken breasts. By cutting the chicken so thin, the result will be extremely tender chicken. The thin strips also allow more surface area for the rich honey garlic glaze to coat the chicken as well, resulting in a more flavorful recipe. To thinly slice your chicken breasts or thighs, place the chicken in the freezer for 15 minutes. Remove from freezer and cut chicken width-wise (against the grain) into strips no thicker than ¼ inch.
    • Prepare the stir fry sauce by whisking together the honey, garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice, lemon zest, and cornstarch until the cornstarch is dissolved. And set aside.
    Bowl with stir fry sauce for chicken stir fry.
    • Heat the oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until glistening.
    • Add the chicken to the skillet and stir fry until the chicken is golden and browned. It will only take a couple minutes, as the chicken is cut thinly.
    Browned chicken strips in skillet.
    • Add the asparagus and the reserved sauce to the skillet.
    • Saute the chicken and asparagus for 2-3 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the honey lemon sauce has thickened and formed a glaze over the chicken and asparagus.
    Side by side photo of skillet with chicken and asparagus before and after sauteeing with stir fry sauce.

    Serving Suggestions

    Serve this Chicken Asparagus Stir Fry over Instant Pot Rice, Instant Pot Quinoa, or cauliflower rice, for a wholesome meal that you will want to make over and over again!

    Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry on bed on white rice.

    Recipe Modifications

    • Gluten-Free: To make this chicken stir-fry gluten-free, simply use Tamari or your favorite gluten-free soy sauce for the soy sauce.
    • Corn-Free: Use an equal amount of arrowroot powder in place of the cornstarch if you are avoiding corn for any reason.
    • Other Vegetable Options: Feel free to substitute your favorite vegetable for asparagus. Broccoli, cabbage, bell peppers, or sugar snap peas all work well in this stir fry.

    More Easy Chicken Recipes

    • Stir-Fried Chicken and Bok Choy
    • Chicken Katsu
    • Honey Lemon Chicken
    • Chicken Piccata
    • Tex-Mex Chicken and Sweet Potato Skillet

    If you enjoyed this simple Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry, I would love for you to leave a comment and review below.

    Close up of Asparagus Stir Fry served over rice.

    Chicken Asparagus Stir Fry

    An easy 15-minute chicken stir fry that features crisp-tender asparagus, thinly sliced chicken, and a honey lemon glaze.
    5 from 15 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Chinese
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 212kcal
    Author: Kristen Chidsey

    Ingredients

    Honey Lemon Stir Fry Sauce

    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
    • zest of one lemon
    • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice about 1 lemon
    • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

    For the Stir Fry

    • ½ tablespoon oil with a high smoking point such as avocado, canola, or peanut oil
    • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into thin strips
    • 1 pound fresh asparagus woody ends discarded and cut into 1 inch pieces
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    Instructions

    • To thinly slice your chicken breasts or thighs, place the chicken in the freezer for 15 minutes. Remove from freezer and cut chicken width-wise (against the grain) into strips no thicker than ¼ inch
    • Whisk together the honey, garlic, soy sauce, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cornstarch until the cornstarch is dissolved. Tip: Zest the lemon before juicing.
    • Heat the oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until glistening.
    • Add the chicken to the skillet and stir fry until the chicken is browned for about 2-3 minutes.
    • Give the stir fry sauce a quick stir again and add to the skillet along with the trimmed asparagus.
    • Saute the sauce, chicken, and asparagus together for 2-3 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
    • Serve plain or over rice or cauliflower rice. 

    Notes

    Asparagus: Be sure to trim and discard the woody bottoms of the asparagus before chopping for the stir fry. Feel free to use broccoli, peppers, cabbage, in place of the asparagus as well. 
    Avoiding Corn? Use 1.5 teaspoons of arrowroot powder in place of the cornstarch. 
    To make this chicken stir-fry gluten-free, simply use Tamari or your favorite gluten-free soy sauce for soy sauce.
    Leftover chicken stir fry can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. You can opt to freeze for up to 3 months as well. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight before reheating and serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 401mg | Potassium: 673mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 890IU | Vitamin C: 12.3mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 3mg
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    About Kristen Chidsey

    Hi, I am Kristen, creator of A Mind "Full" Mom. I believe that making a wholesome family meal does not need to be hard or expensive! I love nothing more than to share with you delicious solutions for your hungry family.

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    Comments

    1. Christina

      March 27, 2022 at 3:04 pm

      5 stars
      Husband, kids, and myself were all pleased with this recipe. We used green beans instead of asparagus. We omitted the soy sauce and added salt instead and loved the sauce! Your recipes continue to be hits with my family. You are my new go-to blog for recipes. Thank you!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        March 27, 2022 at 3:50 pm

        I absolutely love hearing your family enjoyed this stir-Fry Christina. Thanks for sharing😊

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    2. Jenn

      March 23, 2022 at 8:59 am

      5 stars
      I'm on a mission to eat more asparagus and this recipe is just the ticket! So tasty and I love how speedy this dish is!

      Reply
    3. Natalie

      March 20, 2022 at 7:55 am

      5 stars
      Yum, absolutely delicious.

      Reply
    4. Stephanie

      March 25, 2021 at 1:34 am

      5 stars
      Incredibly delicious and easy to make.

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        March 25, 2021 at 6:47 am

        So happy to hear you enjoyed Stephanie!

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    5. Lisalia

      March 25, 2021 at 12:53 am

      5 stars
      We loved this meal. I'm so glad it was truly ready in minutes. So fresh and the chicken was DELICIOUS! Thanks for a new favorite dinner that I can make in a jiffy!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        March 25, 2021 at 6:47 am

        YAY! I am so happy to hear this will be a regular at your house Lisalia!

        Reply
    6. Valentina

      March 24, 2021 at 8:20 pm

      5 stars
      This stir fry is AMAZING! The chicken is tender and juicy!

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    7. Dorothy

      January 13, 2021 at 8:18 pm

      This recipe is delicious the first time I tried asparagus, I hated it but this changed my mind.

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    8. Jamey Lum

      August 27, 2020 at 6:56 pm

      I added about a 1/2 a cup of reduced sodium chicken broth to make the sauce a bit less thick and was able to spread it out throughout all the chicken and asparagus mixture. Just my preference this recipe is so excellent without my additional stuff!!!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        August 28, 2020 at 7:34 am

        So glad you enjoy this! I love your modification too Jamey 🙂

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    9. Lauren

      June 19, 2020 at 1:04 am

      5 stars
      Everyone in my family LOVED this meal! My six year old even ate asparagus willingly! Such amazing flavor and very easy to make.

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        June 19, 2020 at 7:57 am

        YAY! You gotta love when the kids eat their veggies! I am so glad you all enjoyed!

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