Healthy Chicken and Asparagus Stir-Fry (Quick & WW-Friendly)

5 from 3 votes

Healthy Chicken and Asparagus Stir-Fry (Quick & WW-Friendly)

Traditionally this stir-fry is served with rice, however be as adventurous as you feel. Maybe wilt spinach and serve it atop that or use rice noodles, depending on your mood.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken asparagus skillet, one-pan chicken with asparagus, savory asparagus chicken stir fry

Servings:

Author: Hallie Harron | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 teaspoons arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce (gluten-free if necessary)
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh ginger
3 garlic cloves

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix together the lime juice, fish sauce, arrowroot, soy sauce and broth.
Process the ginger and garlic to a paste in a food processor, or by hand.
Spray a large skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium heat. When hot, add the chicken pieces and cook until all sides turn a light white color.
Remove chicken to a plate and add the ginger-garlic paste to skillet. Cook for 2 minutes.
Add asparagus to skillet and continue to cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.
Stir in the lime juice mixture, add the chicken and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the asparagus is crisp yet tender.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Serving size: 1-1/4 cups (about 5 ounces)

WW Points: 0

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4 PointsPlus (Old plan)

Welcome additions and variations to this stir-fry include sliced red bell peppers, chopped mushrooms and green onions.

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