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    Home » Real Food » Easy Chicken Recipes

    Chicken Asparagus Stir Fry

    March 18, 2021 | By Kristen Chidsey | 35 Comments | *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.

    Made with tender chicken and fresh asparagus glazed in a sweet and tangy honey lemon stir fry sauce, Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry comes together in less than 15 minutes!

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

    When you need a quick meal on the table, stir-fries are a great option, as they tend to cook up quickly and pack a punch of flavor!

    This Chicken Asparagus Stir Fry is a great option, just like Stir-Fried Chicken and Bok Choy, as it is ready in less than 15 minutes and delivers a wholesome, flavor-packed dinner with minimal effort and minimal ingredients.

    Using fresh asparagus, and chicken breasts or chicken thighs, the chicken and asparagus cook up quickly, while being glazed in a sweet and savory sauce.

    And let's take a minute to talk about this stir-fry sauce because it is truly the star of this simple chicken dinner. Made with soy sauce, garlic honey, and fresh lemon juice, the stir-fry sauce is sweet and savory and kissed with brightness from the lemon. It is the perfect complement to both the chicken and the asparagus.

    So the next time you find yourself needing dinner in less than 15 minutes, turn to this simple chicken asparagus recipe.

    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-fries 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 the 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 of 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 Jasmine Rice, Instant Pot Brown 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 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 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 16 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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    1. Carol

      August 10, 2019 at 5:40 pm

      5 stars
      My kids loved it!! Couldn't take a pic for instagram because they devoured it!! This is a keeper for sure!👍👍

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        August 10, 2019 at 5:46 pm

        YAY!!! I love when the kids are happy to eat dinner, especially veggies!

        Reply
    2. Gina mondi

      July 01, 2019 at 10:18 am

      5 stars
      This looks amazing! Can't wait to make this!

      Reply
    3. HeidiHO

      May 31, 2019 at 12:21 pm

      Making this tonight with pea pods and serving over Aztec rice! Can NOT wait! I envision this being a go to recipe for us while assorted fresh veggies are at the market! That sauce has me intrigued. Thanks for all your hard work.

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        May 31, 2019 at 3:28 pm

        YAY!!! I hope you enjoy so much!

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    4. amanda @ fake ginger

      April 01, 2018 at 9:50 pm

      I love a quick and healthy dinner! And my boys would definitely love this one!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        April 02, 2018 at 4:58 pm

        My kids LOVED this Amanda and I loved how quickly it came together.

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    5. Cathy @ Lemon Tree Dwelling

      March 30, 2018 at 3:53 pm

      Totally my kind of stir fry! The flavors sound awesome!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        March 31, 2018 at 9:21 am

        Thanks Cathy! Can't go wrong with sweet and salty!

        Reply
    6. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert

      March 30, 2018 at 6:18 am

      5 stars
      This is seriously making me hungry! Love the sound of this!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        March 30, 2018 at 8:53 am

        Thanks Erin! I get hungry every time I think about it too!

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    7. Amanda

      March 29, 2018 at 9:50 pm

      Love the honey lemon flavors, and such a great idea to use the beautiful spring asparagus!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        March 30, 2018 at 8:54 am

        Thanks Amanda. The honey and lemon pair perfectly with the asparagus but any spring veggie works!

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    8. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious

      March 29, 2018 at 9:49 pm

      I can't get enough lemon and asparagus in the spring. I know what is for supper tomorrow !

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        March 30, 2018 at 8:54 am

        YAY!!! I hope you enjoy Dorothy.

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    9. Demeter

      March 29, 2018 at 3:33 pm

      Stir frys are such a great way to get dinner on the table fast! The flavors in this sound fantastic! Perfect for Spring!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        March 29, 2018 at 5:31 pm

        I love how they can be made seasonal myself Demeter.

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    10. Meghan

      March 29, 2018 at 3:13 pm

      I love that the honey sauce has that lemon in it to balance it all out! I can't wait to try!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        March 29, 2018 at 5:31 pm

        Thanks Meghan--yes, in my book you need that tartness to help balance the flavors 🙂

        Reply
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